Inside the Army highlights

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

1. Defense Secretary Ash Carter late last week disclosed new details about a secret project to tweak the Army's main, long-range surface-to-surface missile by giving it a new seeker and the ability to hit moving targets -- a capability that could allow ground forces operating near coastlines to target ships up to 186 miles away.

Full story: DOD project would add anti-ship capability to Army's premier long-range, guided missile

2. A top Army official is encouraging industry members and soldiers to keep the service's Multi-Domain Battle concept in mind when improving forces on the ground.

Full story: Army official emphasizes ground forces in Multi-Domain Battle

3. The Army has clarified its requirements for the first Future Vertical Lift aircraft ahead of a key acquisition decision.

Full story: Army updates RFI for Future Vertical Lift aircraft

4. The Army's efforts to address the Third Offset involve innovations not only in technology, but also in acquisition and doctrine, according to the director of operations for the service's new Rapid Capabilities Office.

Full story: RCO official: Army more focused on key capability gaps