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Army Flags NGC2 System as 'Very High Risk' Amid Security Flaws

10/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

An Army memo deems the NGC2 battlefield communication system, developed by Anduril and Palantir, "very high risk" due to security flaws.
The memo warns adversaries could gain persistent access, noting, "We cannot control who sees what."
Anduril secured a $100 million Pentagon contract for the NGC2 prototype; the company says the memo reflects outdated information and vulnerabilities are being addressed.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Department of Defense established the Defense Innovation Unit in 2013 to foster military technology partnerships, leading to significant contracts for companies like Anduril, which received $100 million for the NGC2 prototype. This initiative reflects ongoing concerns about military technology vulnerabilities, reminiscent of the 2010 WikiLeaks incident that exposed sensitive information, potentially undermining operational integrity and trust in advanced military systems.

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Story summary

An Army memo deems the NGC2 battlefield communication system, developed by Anduril and Palantir, "very high risk" due to security flaws.
The memo warns adversaries could gain persistent access, noting, "We cannot control who sees what."
Anduril secured a $100 million Pentagon contract for the NGC2 prototype; the company says the memo reflects outdated information and vulnerabilities are being addressed.

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