Army selects Anduril to lead common data layer for Next Generation Command and Control initiative
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Drew F. Lawrence
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The U.S. Army has selected Anduril to lead the common data layer baseline for its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative, following months of competitive testing between Anduril and Lockheed Martin. This decision positions Anduril as a key integrator in the Army's effort to improve interoperability between its systems, enabling faster data exchange and more informed decision-making for commanders. The move sets the groundwork for rapid scaling of the service's command and control modernization.
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Since last year, Anduril and Lockheed Martin have been testing parallel mission command systems meant to help Army commanders make faster, more informed decisions.
The move boosts the California-based company's role as a key integrator in the service's crusade to get its systems to talk to each other.
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