Army Futures Command

Army says e-commerce-like marketplace for tactical radio capabilities in the works

The model, called Common Hardware Software Solutions Tactical Radios (CHESS-TR), is currently in the “concept stage” within the Army Software Factory.

Army seeks tech to dominate drone-filled ‘Air-Ground Littoral’ domain

The solicitation is broad-ranging, calling for tech for use in eight "capability focus areas," from unmanned mine-clearers to "drone swarm or sensor-to-shooter systems that aid in target acquisition, fire adjustment, massing of fires, and attack capabilities."

Army awards ‘Team Anduril’ nearly $100M to lead NGC2 prototype for 4th Infantry Division

"NGC2 is not just a capability. It’s a blueprint for how we’ll deliver future Army systems,” Commander of Army Futures Command, Gen. James Rainey, said in the statement

Army chief mulls Project Convergence’s future, with industry mixed on event’s value

“This was a really, really worthwhile experiment out here. … What we don't want to do is just continue to do something just because we want to continue to do it,” Gen. Randy George told Breaking Defense.

The ‘technology stack’ driving the Army’s next-gen C2 plans

This week Army officials revealed new details about its plans for a new command and control capability, and how industry can keep up.

‘Never been done’: Army to test out new integrated data layer on classified networks at Convergence

"We're pulling live data and then integrating it in all the different warfighting functions. So it's a pretty big, pretty big push,” Col. Matt Skaggs told Breaking Defense.

Army selects 2 ‘attritable’ UASs for company-level recon, surveillance and target acquisition

Anduril’s Ghost X and Performance Drone Works’s C-100 drones were both on the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS List.

Army’s upcoming Project Convergence billed as early test for ‘C2 Next’ plans

Army units could begin receiving a minimum viable product version of Army's next-generation command and control architecture in 2025, should tests go well.

Army plans to complete new air and missile defense strategy by October ‘25

“We are using what we've learned from previous years in the current conflicts to design the type of force we'll need to assure, deter and, if necessary, fight to win on tomorrow's battlefield," said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey.

Army marching towards key M10 Booker test, 2025 fielding

An upcoming Initial Operational Test and Evaluation event will help service leaders determine just what near-term and long-term changes they want to make to the light tank.

Taking aim: Army leaders ponder mix of precision munitions vs conventional

Three four-star US Army generals this week weighed in with their opinions about finding the right balance between conventional and high-tech munitions - but the answers aren't easy.

Going long: Army to unveil new ‘deep sensing’ cross-functional team

In the meantime, the service anticipates the return of delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic testing this summer, acquisition chief Doug Bush said.