Inside the Army highlights

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

1. The Army, in a new tactical network modernization strategy, says it will streamline its network, harden it against a wider array of threats and enhance its mobility and ease of operations.

Full story: In new report, Army details network modernization plans

2. A small group tasked with revamping the Army's approach to modernization is preparing to recommend the potential structure and location of a new command, sparking an internal debate with far-reaching implications.

Full story: Location of Futures Command a point of contention for Army

3. Army senior leaders have made a series of adjustments to the fiscal year 2018 budget, FY-19 request and the program objective memorandum for FY-20 through FY-24 to better resource top modernization priorities.

Full story: G-8: Army tweaks FY-19 budget and POM to accommodate modernization priorities

4. A demonstration of the U.S. and British armies' robotic systems last October gave a glimpse into the future of transporting supplies to the front lines without drivers. It was the beginning of a three-year project to eliminate risks inherent in the "difficult and dangerous" last mile, according to an Army release.

Full story: Army taking closer look at Leader Follower this summer