The US Army has officially chosen Anduril to deliver the common data baseline for its ambitious Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program. This initiative aims to establish a cohesive digital framework that connects a wide array of sensors, weapon systems, communication networks, software applications, and artificial intelligence tools across military operations.
As part of this program, Anduril will implement its Lattice platform, which serves as a vital software integration layer. This platform will act as a common data architecture, enabling seamless information exchange and interoperability among systems developed by various vendors. The primary goal is to ensure that military commanders and units can access a unified operational picture, significantly diminishing the time needed to relay information between sensors, command headquarters, and weapon systems.
The selection of Anduril comes after an extensive ten-month operational testing campaign with the 4th Infantry Division, which involved the Ivy Sting and Ivy Mass exercises culminating in a large-scale demonstration held in May. Initial phases of the demonstrations were centered on digital fire-control workflows, where infantry soldiers successfully coordinated artillery missions using the network to connect with M777 howitzers. This innovative approach notably reduced the time necessary for transferring targeting information from sensors to firing units.
As the testing progressed, the network was broadened to integrate various additional capabilities, including advanced sensors, radar systems, AI-driven target recognition tools, and applications for airspace management. Later exercises showcased the interoperability of systems, incorporating both US Marine Corps assets and demonstrating data sharing across various military branches and security domains.
The Ivy Mass exercise, the most expansive of these events, successfully connected over 160 tactical edge computers and more than 2,500 user devices while employing up to 40 software applications distributed across training areas in Colorado. This exercise critically assessed the network’s operational capabilities at the division scale while simulating cyber and electronic warfare scenarios, highlighting the robustness of the newly implemented systems.
The integration of Anduril’s technology is poised to enhance operational effectiveness within the Army, promising a more agile response to modern battlefield challenges.
