What Happened
Next Generation Command And Control Effort Expands Through Key Experiments
The US Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) effort is expected to gain momentum in 2026, with a series of experiments designed to expand the scope of the new technology. The Army has awarded contracts to Anduril and Lockheed Martin to further develop prototypes, with the goal of providing a holistic architecture for battlefield information. The initiative will undergo testing with the 4th Infantry Division and the 25th Infantry Division, with a focus on contested environments and electromagnetic signatures. The Army’s approach may provide a baseline for division commanders to choose the best capabilities for their formations, according to Breaking Defense.