Inside the Pentagon Highlights

Highlights from this week's edition of Inside the Pentagon:

1. As the United States adjusts to a changed security environment in Europe, the Army's top commander in the region says he wishes his budgetary resources matched the stated U.S. strategy to reassure NATO allies and contain a revanchist Russia.

Full story: U.S. Army Europe Commander Wants Resources To Match Strategy

2. The United States and Australia have signed a new bilateral security statement seeking, among other things, increased opportunities for defense industry engagement.

Full story: New U.S.-Australia Security Statement Targets Industry Engagement

3. Now that the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference has concluded in Washington, the Army's acquisition chief will participate in a secret meeting with service intelligence officials and program managers to assess looming foreign threats and the budgets needed to address them.

Full story: Army Leaders To Assess Threats, Dollars Needed In 'Top Secret' Meeting