What Happened
Operational Test Bed For Modular Open System Approach
The US Army is working with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii to test its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) system, which aims to provide a modular and open architecture for command and control capabilities. Lockheed Martin is leading the effort, which has already demonstrated the ability to rapidly integrate new technologies and improve decision-making capabilities. The system uses artificial intelligence to support faster decision-making and has been tested in a series of Lightning Surge exercises. According to Breaking Defense, the NGC2 initiative is part of the Army’s efforts to modernize its command and control systems and improve its ability to respond to emerging threats.