The INSIDER daily digest -- Aug. 12, 2020

This Wednesday INSIDER Daily Digest has news on Navy shipyards, the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile upgrade program and more.

Navy acquisition chief Hondo Geurts spoke with the media this morning:

Geurts says a shipyard closure remains a possibility

The Navy's acquisition executive said today the service is not "out of the woods" in terms of a shipyard being shut down as a result of the coronavirus.

A Boeing spokesman told Inside Defense this week that a cryptography enhancement to the ongoing Minuteman III upgrade effort remains on schedule:

Boeing to start deliveries for Minuteman III cryptography upgrade this year

Boeing is on schedule to begin delivering units later this year for a new upgrade of the Minuteman III's cryptography system that will enhance the security of the legacy intercontinental ballistic missiles' launch codes and launch facilities through the 2030s.

Inside Defense recently interviewed the new president of communications technology company Oceus Networks:

Oceus Networks, newly acquired by Battle, readies for growth spurred by move to 5G

Oceus Networks, newly acquired by a private investment firm, will have needed capital to expand as it pursues new opportunities, according to top executives.

The Space Force's new spacepower doctrine was released earlier this week:

Space Force releases foundational spacepower doctrine

The Space Force has released its first spacepower doctrine, meant to set the foundation for the new service and provide a key step toward distinguishing it as an independent entity.

Document: Space Force's spacepower doctrine

Also, in case you missed this last week:

Air Force finalizes NGAD acquisition strategy

The Air Force has finalized its Next-Generation Air Dominance acquisition strategy and expects to know by next month whether it will be adopted as part of the Pentagon's fiscal year 2022 budget request.