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Army Aims for Connected Battlefield with Next Gen Command

11/9/2025

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Story summary

The U.S. Army pursues Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) to achieve a connected battlefield.
Past digital modernization efforts, including the Joint Tactical Radio System and Future Combat Systems, ended in disappointment and wasted funds.
NGC2 uses commercial technology and open architecture to speed innovation.
The Army seeks a resilient, adaptable network for future warfare, with prototypes from Anduril Industries, Palantir, and Microsoft.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army pursues Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) to achieve a connected battlefield.
Past digital modernization efforts, including the Joint Tactical Radio System and Future Combat Systems, ended in disappointment and wasted funds.
NGC2 uses commercial technology and open architecture to speed innovation.
The Army seeks a resilient, adaptable network for future warfare, with prototypes from Anduril Industries, Palantir, and Microsoft.