The INSIDER daily digest -- July 25, 2017

A new DOD report on foreign purchases, a "Hacking for Defense" program and more highlight this Tuesday INSIDER Daily Digest.

DOD has submitted a report to Congress on the money the department spent on foreign purchases:

Pentagon spent $10.7B on foreign purchases in FY-16

The Defense Department has provided Congress with a report detailing $10.7 billion in purchases from foreign entities in fiscal year 2016, along with justifications for why the Buy American Act was waived for approximately $5 billion in procured items and services.

Document: DOD report on foreign purchases

A nascent "Hacking for Defense" program is getting more funding:

'Hacking for Defense' university program gets $15 million endorsement in House bill

The House's version of the annual defense policy bill includes a provision authorizing the Defense Department to expand a program that introduces university students to some of the Pentagon's most pressing problems.

The Army wants to shift money to pay for Brigade Combat Team conversions:

Reprogramming request seeks funds for BCT conversions, APS testing

The Army is seeking congressional approval to shift hundreds of millions of dollars in fiscal year 2017, as well as smaller amounts of FY-16 and FY-15 funds, to address changing priorities.

Inside the Army has found out the next leader of U.S. Army Europe:

Gonsalves to replace Hodges in Europe

The next commander of U.S. Army Europe is Maj. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves, according to multiple sources.

Several Army officers spoke at a recent Association of the United States Army event:

Army officers emphasize mission command interoperability

The Army must expand its mission command interoperability with its coalition partners, according to officials.