A senior Army official warned companies to avoid criticizing the service's 'clean sheet' approach to Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) when interacting with Congress. The initiative aims to modernize the Army's command and control systems, and the official emphasized the importance of transparency and consistency in its communications with lawmakers.
The US Army has announced significant changes to its acquisition process, aiming to boost funding for network modernization and software acquisition. The service plans to invest $750 million per year in emerging technologies through the FUZE program.
The US Army is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of its acquisition structure, aiming to streamline processes and reduce costs. Breaking Defense reports that the reorganization will see significant changes, including consolidating general officers and reducing the number of Program Executive Offices (PEOs).
The US Army has budgeted for the first division in fiscal year 2027 to receive the production full stack Next Generation Command and Control ecosystem, according to officials. Brig.
The US Army is preparing to integrate small drones into its forces, with a goal of fielding one-way attack drones to every squad by October. To achieve this, the Army is hosting a drone warfighter competition to explore training and tactics changes.
The US Army is pushing its M1E3 tank prototypes to soldiers five years ahead of schedule, thanks to a new acquisition model that involves multiple vendors working together. This approach allows for faster testing and iteration, with the goal of delivering top-of-the-line equipment.
The US Army is set to release a new software directive aimed at bringing flexibility to acquisition and streamlining the application of modern software. Undersecretary Michael Obadal emphasized the need for flexible funding, citing the challenges of rigid funding authorities in acquiring modern, agile software.
The Army's acquisition overhaul is accelerating modernization of its simulation and training capabilities, according to Brig. Gen.
The US Army expects to accept an airframe for testing of the first MV-75 tilt-rotor helicopter by late 2026 or early 2027. According to Breaking Defense, Army Chief of Staff Gen.
The U.S. Army is actively seeking industry components for a potential small drone interceptor program, issuing a request for information to identify counter-UAS technologies.
The US Army is seeking to award a contract for its self-propelled howitzer program by July, with a tight deadline of just 10 months after a request for information went out to industry in September. The competition includes companies such as Hanwha, Rheinmetall, Elbit America, Leonardo DRS, and BAE Systems.
The US Army has released a request for information for the second-generation MAPS Gen II system, which requires prime contractors to hand over their intellectual property. The system is designed to provide position, navigation and timing data for ground vehicles in GPS denied environments.
The US Army has selected three major defense contractors to compete for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky will advance to the next phase of competition, Breaking Defense reports.
The US Army has selected three major defense contractors to compete for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky will advance to the next phase of competition, Breaking Defense reports.
The US Army has selected Red Cat for its Short Range Reconnaissance Program, which aims to provide cutting-edge capability to warfighters. The program's focus on small UAS at scale represents a significant shift in the Army's doctrine.
The Army Software Engineering Center is transforming into the Army Software Innovation Center (ASIC) as part of a broader effort to reinvent itself and stay relevant in the face of changing technology landscapes. The reorganization aims to provide more agile software development capabilities, leveraging a DevSecOps approach to deliver modern solutions to the Army.
The US Army has combined its forces under a single four-star headquarters, Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC), with Gen. Joseph Ryan at the helm.
The Army is undergoing a holistic reevaluation of its approach to autonomy, particularly for ground vehicles, as part of a broader effort to streamline programs and reduce costs. According to Alex Miller, the Army Chief Technology Officer, some programs may be cut due to lack of alignment with the Army's new direction.
The US Army tested the first prototype for its Next Gen C2 data layer as part of its modernization initiative. The test involved dispersed command post operations to evaluate transport resiliency and effectiveness supporting the data layer.
The U.S. Army is pursuing high-energy laser integration on its next-generation large drone fleet as militaries worldwide seek cost-effective air defense solutions.