The INSIDER daily digest -- May 22, 2017

Thornberry's acquisition reform bill, defense business news and more highlight this Monday INSIDER Daily Digest.

Another look at House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry's acquisition reform bill:

New acquisition reform bill would create DOD intellectual property chief

The latest acquisition reform bill proposed by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) would create a new Pentagon intellectual property office, overseen by a director who would coordinate program managers and negotiate with industry.

Document: Thornberry's acquisition reform bill

Further coverage of BWX Technologies:

BWX Technologies weighs when to ready for additional submarines

BWX Technologies, which makes the naval nuclear reactors for submarines and carriers, would need to invest about $100 million over several years to get ready to build Virginia-class submarines at a higher rate -- but is waiting for greater certainty.

Related from last week, in case you missed it:

BWX Technologies establishes new research and development portfolio, names CTO

Army news:

G-2: Army creating 'hybrid' data scientists for intel corps

The Army is working to augment its intelligence corps with a small cadre of soldiers with unique skill sets to further enable maneuver units, according to the service's deputy chief of staff (G-2).

JLTV to use majority of FY-18 transportation portfolio funds

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle will consume over half the funds in the Army's transportation portfolio in fiscal year 2018, according to Scott Davis, program executive officer for combat support and combat service support.

Ashley: Intel corps has to excel in analog and digital space

Success in a fast-paced, highly lethal future operating environment will require an intelligence corps capable of keeping pace with commanders, according to the Army's deputy chief of staff (G-2).

RCO transfers defensive cyber requirements work to program office

The Rapid Capabilities Office passed defensive cyber operations requirements work to the program executive office for enterprise information systems and now has a "monitor role" in the area, according to the product manager for defensive cyber operations.