The INSIDER daily digest -- Sept. 28, 2016

By John Liang / September 28, 2016 at 3:33 PM

The Marine Corps' latest operating concept, the Army's work on its modernization strategy and more highlight this Wednesday INSIDER Daily Digest.

The Marine Corps' latest operating concept is out:

Marines release refresh of capstone document that focuses on five critical tasks

The Marine Corps finally released its refresh of the service's capstone document that focuses on five critical tasks to give the service a critical edge in future combat.

Document: Marine Corps operating concept

The Army wants to update its modernization strategy:

Army eyes changes to modernization strategy, messaging

The Army is crafting a future force development strategy that extends beyond the current budget cycle to guide modernization efforts, according to one of the service's senior leaders.

DOD's IG will be auditing the Air Operations Center Weapon System program:

DOD IG to audit AOC upgrade amid possible two-year delay

The Defense Department's inspector general will analyze how schedule delays have affected a project to update the Air Operations Center Weapon System program, in an audit starting this month.

Document: DOD IG memo on air operations center weapon system audit

The United Launch Alliance could be the next builder of the Air Force's space launch vehicle:

Air Force, ULA sign CRADA for Vulcan launch certification process

The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement with the United Launch Alliance to certify the company's new Vulcan launch vehicle to fly national security space missions.

Big contractors are being introduced to startup companies:

SwitchPitch, in first defense event, seeks to connect large contractors with startups

SwitchPitch, a platform that convenes big companies with startups, held its first aerospace and defense-focused event Tuesday, featuring contractors including BAE Systems and Harris.

Some tactical wheeled vehicle news:

Oshkosh receives JLTV order, schedules first delivery

Oshkosh Defense received a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract modification in the same week the company is scheduled to complete the vehicle's first delivery.

News from this week's Inside the Navy:

Navy eyes upgrades, service life extension for MH-60 fleet

The Navy is preparing to analyze what work its fleet of MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters will require to keep the rotorcraft flying and operationally relevant into the 2030s, according to the head of the program.

Navy releases final request for proposals for P-8A Poseidon depot work

The Navy recently released a final request for proposals for P-8A Poseidon aircraft airframe and engine depot maintenance after issuing a draft solicitation in July.

News from this week's Inside the Army:

Army awards contract for handheld target acquisition device

The Army on Sept. 22 awarded a $339 million contract to DRS Technologies for a new lighter-weight handheld precision targeting device.

ARCIC chief highlights combat, tactical vehicles as key modernization priorities

The Army must prioritize "close combat overmatch" and ground vehicles in its modernization efforts, according to the director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, housed within Training and Doctrine Command.

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