Inside the Navy highlights

Some must-reads from this week's issue of Inside the Navy:

1. The Joint Strike Fighter program will begin flight testing a design fix in November aimed at providing greater support for the weight of the AIM-9X air-to-air missile, an issue that was highlighted in a recent memo by the Pentagon's chief weapons tester.

Full Story: F-35C will begin flight testing in November to assess design fix

2. The Navy is wrapping up an updated analysis on the number of ships it requires by the end of the month, according to the chief of naval operations.

Full Story: Navy will complete updated Force Structure Assessment this month

3.  The Navy's top modernization priority -- the Ohio Replacement Program -- missed a planned high-level Pentagon review in August, delaying a decision until this fall on whether the new strategic submarine program is ready to transition from technology development into detailed design and construction.

Full Story: Decision to proceed with construction of Ohio replacement sub delayed