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Army Tests Next Gen Command and Control Prototype

January 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Army tests Next Gen Command and Control prototype.
Prototype aims to speed decisions using AI.
Lockheed Martin awarded $26 million contract for integrated data layer.

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Strategic Implications

This prototype may indicate the Army's growing reliance on AI for decision-making, which could significantly enhance its command and control capabilities. The use of a diverse set of vendors suggests a focus on flexibility and adaptability in the development of the Next Gen C2 ecosystem.

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What Happened

Artificial Intelligence To Speed Decisions In Future Warfare

The US Army has tested the first prototype for its Next Generation Command and Control (Next Gen C2) initiative, which aims to speed decisions using artificial intelligence. The prototype, developed by Lockheed Martin, was tested with the 25th Infantry Division in the Pacific and focused on establishing a common data layer for enhanced command and control. The test is part of the Army’s efforts to develop a new approach to managing information and data, with a focus on agile and software-based architectures. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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