Inside the Army highlights

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

1. The cross-functional team dedicated to modernizing the Army network is evaluating waveform improvements with a view to potential fielding across the Army, according to its director.

Full story: Gallagher: CFT assessing 'integrated tactical network'

2. The cross-functional team focused on air and missile defense modernization has concentrated its early efforts on two urgent requirements, but its director is eyeing longer-range objectives for the next phase of the team's operation.

Full story: Air and missile defense CFT pursuing 'layered and tiered approach'

3. The Army is close to finishing the first phase of its plan for a new unmanned aircraft system, called Next-Generation Tactical UAS Technology Demonstrator (NGTUAS-TD), which is expected to be runway-independent and perform better than currently fielded UASs.

Full story: Official: New generation of UAS will not be fixed-wing

4. The Army plans to develop prototypes for one robotic combat vehicle and one optionally manned fighting vehicle, according to the Next Generation Combat Vehicle cross-functional team's director.

Full story: CFT director: NGCV prototypes will offer two capabilities