Inside the Army highlights

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

1. Defense contractors are vying to provide the Army an interim solution to the dearth of short-range air defense capability in its maneuver formations, with some demonstrating their wares at an event next month.

Full story: Vendors prepare to duel in the desert at Army's 'SHORAD Shoot Off'

2. The Army plans to award a contract to help develop the Next Generation Combat Vehicle prototype next month, according to Jennifer Hitchcock, executive director of systems integration and engineering at the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center.

Full story: Army to award NGCV prototype contract in September

3. The forthcoming effort to incorporate electronic warfare capabilities and professionals into the cyber branch will involve collaboration across the Army and could necessitate force structure revisions, according to service officials.

Full story: Army prepares to fold electronic warfare into cyber branch, add capabilities

4. Army Materiel Command is working to change its approach to contracting to ensure materiel readiness on the battlefield, according to its commanding general.

Full story: AMC commander implementing change in contracting