Inside the Army highlights

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

1. A key Army panel is slated to discuss the costs for upgrading the venerable Patriot system's radar this week, as proposed near-term investments exceeding $1.5 billion on the legacy technology raise questions about the service's commitment to finding a replacement.

Full story: Key Army panel to weigh new air-defense investments

2. The Army will submit to Defense Secretary Ash Carter by April 15 a written evaluation of the recommendations provided earlier this year by the National Commission on the Future of the Army, according to the service's chief of staff.

Full story: Army prepares response to NCFA recommendations

3. Despite schedule delays documented in a recent report to lawmakers, the Army believes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle will be available for soldiers and Marines years earlier than initially planned.

Full story: Protest causes delays for JLTV, but Army says program will deliver early