Inside the Army highlights

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

1. The Army is testing two non-developmental active protection systems on the Stryker vehicle and expects to begin fielding one of them in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, according to a report sent last month to the congressional defense committees.

Full story: Army to field new Stryker APS in FY-21

2. The Army has reorganized one of its leading technology project management offices to instead focus on defensive cyber operations, responding to a growing need in that domain.

Full story: Army creates new defensive cyber project office

3. The Pentagon is preparing a smaller budget following the wishes of the White House, but senior officials -- as well as GOP defense hawks -- hope to convince President Trump to approve additional spending, despite his administration's new taste for fiscal restraint.

Full story: Pentagon to hear from military services on proposed budget cuts

4. Moody's Investors Service says LOGCAP V, scheduled for award in the spring, will be a "substantial opportunity," but the large number of potential awardees could mean some see a lower level of work.

Full story: Moody's: Next LOGCAP deal could mean some companies see less work