Inside the Army highlights

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

1. The Army -- requiring more time for early testing -- has delayed plans to seek permission to transition the $7 billion Integrated Air and Missile Defense program from engineering and manufacturing development to initial production, moving the target date for a milestone review of the Northrop Grumman-led program from August 2016 to early 2017, according to the service.

Full story: Army delays planned production review for $7B IAMD program until early 2017

2. The Defense Department estimates it will need about $30 billion annually to support “enduring requirements” once overseas combat operations end. Those requirements are now being funded through the department’s Overseas Contingency Operations account. (UPDATED)

Full story: Pentagon will need to fund 'enduring requirements,' now in OCO account, once combat ends

3. Combat vehicle makers plan to showcase their visions for the Army's future during the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting, taking place Oct. 3 through 5 in Washington.

Full story: Industry looks to address Army's combat vehicle needs at AUSA

4. The Army is turning to robotic and autonomous systems to maintain support during situations that require dispersed forces in the face of long-range threats, according to one of the service's top officials.

Full story: Army looking for robots to support dispersed forces