The INSIDER daily digest -- Sept. 5, 2017

This Tuesday INSIDER Daily Digest features a special report on the Air Force's opposition to lawmakers' Space Corps proposal, news on Army and Marine Corps combat vehicle programs, plus highlights of what readers may have missed during the August recess.

The Air Force's opposition to a proposal by lawmakers to establish a new Space Corps is puzzling some analysts and former DOD officials:

Analysts, former DOD officials question Air Force pushback on Space Corps proposal

The Air Force has strongly opposed a new proposal to establish a separate Space Corps, alleging it would be too expensive and disruptive -- but some analysts and former Defense Department officials are puzzled by the service's response to an organizational change they say could help manage the space domain.

The Marine Corps' ACV program could be in trouble if a continuing resolution lasts more than three months:

USMC amphib vehicle program can only weather three-month continuing resolution

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle Increment 1.1 program could withstand a three-month continuing resolution, but if the measure lasts longer it may delay the program's operational assessment, according to a Marine Corps official.

The Army's Abrams tank is being upgraded:

GDLS receives M1A2 SEPv4 developmental contract

The Army on Aug. 25 awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $310.6 million contract modification for upgrades to the Abrams main battle tank, according to a Defense Department announcement.

A shipbuilder has stepped up to be the "caretaker" of the venerable aircraft carrier Enterprise:

NNS offers to be 'caretaker' of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

NEWPORT NEWS, VA -- Newport News Shipbuilding is offering to be the "caretaker" of the former aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65) while the Navy determines how to conduct the first-ever disposal of a nuclear-powered carrier, according to the company.

The Army is looking to improve its soldier/team performance and overmatch:

Army to gather industry input on soldier/team performance and overmatch

The Army's third Forum for Innovative and Novel Discovery will focus on obtaining industry ideas on how the service can improve its soldier/team performance and overmatch.

In Case You Missed It . . .

While our readers were traveling during the August recess, Inside Defense was publishing plenty of must-reads. We've compiled a list of our best stories you might have missed. Check them out here.