The INSIDER daily digest -- Sept. 11, 2017

Army modernization, Navy attack submarine construction, unmanned systems and more highlight this Monday INSIDER Daily Digest.

A senior Army official recently discussed his service's modernization strategy:

George: Army must assess viability of current modernization strategy

The combination of current conflicts and advances by near-peer competitors has created a "modernization imperative" for the Army, according to the director of force development in the office of the deputy chief of staff (G-8).

Building three attack subs per year is feasible:

Industry can support three attack submarine per year build rate

The two attack submarine manufacturers can support a three Virginia-class boat per year build rate in the years the Navy is not buying a ballistic missile submarine as long as the service supports industry in both planning and investment.

Navy and Marine Corps unmanned systems news:

GAO: Navy's MQ-25 has valid requirements and reports $5 billion cost ceiling

Government auditors have determined the Navy has valid requirements and a solid acquisition approach for the new MQ-25 Stingray, and revealed the unmanned aerial system has a $5 billion cost ceiling.

Document: GAO report on the Navy's MQ-25 program

Marine Corps rapid acquisition office seeks build-to-print unmanned aerial systems

The Marine Corps Rapid Capabilities Office is seeking information about potential sources capable of manufacturing and testing an unmanned aerial system using government-provided build-to-print specifications, according to an Aug. 30 Federal Business Opportunities notice.

The Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence intends to develop capabilities at the squad and platoon level:

MCOE commander highlights maneuver goals for urban warfare

The Army will need to "migrate" capabilities down to its smaller units to fight in urban environments, according to the commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.