Inside the Army highlights

Some must-reads from this week's edition of Inside the Army:

1. The Army has finalized its requirements for a new vehicle to bolster its infantry brigade combat teams, issuing a long-awaited request for proposals for the Mobile Protected Firepower program.

Full story: Army issues request for proposals for Mobile Protected Firepower

2. The Senate's top appropriator appears poised to enable the Army to adjust its network strategy in fiscal year 2018 -- a move that could put his panel at odds with its House counterpart, as well as authorizers from both chambers.

Full story: Citing 'disconnect' on network strategy, Cochran shifts funds from WIN-T

3. As the Army works to reform acquisition, senior leaders are seeking greater flexibility with appropriated funds -- a push that could meet with resistance in Congress.

Full story: Army previews FY-19 legislative proposals on acquisition

4. The Senate Appropriations Committee last week released a defense spending bill that surpasses statutory budget caps by more than $32 billion.

Full story: Senate appropriators bust defense spending caps by $32B