The INSIDER daily digest -- Feb. 5, 2018

By John Liang / February 5, 2018 at 2:13 PM

The Nuclear Posture Review, defense business news from Engility and General Atomics are among the highlights in this Monday's INSIDER Daily Digest.

The Defense Department released its latest Nuclear Posture Review late last week. Our coverage so far:

DOD's new nuclear strategy lowers yield on SLBMs, re-establishes sea-launched cruise missile

In its new Nuclear Posture Review, released today, the Pentagon calls for lowering the yield of some existing submarine-launched ballistic missile warheads and reinstating the sea-launched cruise missile program to address threats posed by Russia and China.

NPR calls for rapid development of nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile

The Nuclear Posture Review calls for the rapid development of a new nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile program leveraging "existing technology," as part of the Trump administration's bid to coerce Russia back into compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty.

Defense business news from Engility and General Atomics:

After refocusing on growth, Engility seeks to differentiate itself

Nearly two years into her tenure as chief executive, Lynn Dugle is seeking new ways to differentiate Engility, looking to product toolkits to help the contractor stand out in competitive areas.

General Atomics receives additional funds for common Reaper software

General Atomics has received $49.3 million to develop common MQ-9 Reaper software under an open agreement that facilitates upgrades to the remotely piloted aircraft, according to a Defense Department contract announcement.

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The latest DOT&E report notes that the AAV SU troop compartment was a tight space compared to the legacy AAV and the troop commander could not egress:

Marines modify amphib vehicle design to support troop commander egress

The Marine Corps has modified the interior layout of the Assault Amphibious Vehicle Survivability Upgrade so that a troop commander can easily exit the vehicle through the ramp in the back, according to the service.

Check out Inside Defense's full DOT&E report coverage →

Under a new contract, General Atomics will develop, field and sustain a common operational flight program that can be used by both Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command:

Top Army programmer warns of CR impacts on GMLRS, Hellfire stockpiles

Munitions are the Army priority most affected by the lack of a fiscal year 2018 appropriation for defense, according to the service's deputy chief of staff (G-8).

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