Anduril wins major contract for next generation command and control (NGC2) programme

NGC2 is a key Army modernisation initiative aimed at delivering advanced communications and networking technologies to soldiers and commanders on the battlefield. It seeks to enhance decision-making and connectivity through an open-architecture software platform that is modular and easily extendable.

The awarded prototype will integrate contributions from several technology-focused partners, including Palantir, Striveworks, Govini, Instant Connect Enterprise (ICE), Research Innovations, Inc. (RII), and Microsoft. Together, the consortium aims to create a unified system offering computing, communication, and information-processing tools to frontline troops and leadership.

“Anduril and its partners will create an ecosystem that can rapidly integrate a range of technologies into a singular architecture,” the company said, adding that the system will allow soldiers to access critical data in real time — from enemy positions to logistics and terrain mapping.

A central feature of the system will be Anduril’s Lattice Mesh platform, which is already in use across several Department of Defense programmes. According to the company, Lattice will enable “machine-to-machine interfaces that deliver effects in a fraction of the time compared to legacy systems and networks.”

The U.S. Army has moved swiftly with the NGC2 programme, completing a competitive experimentation process in just 18 months. “From proof-of-concept to capability validation in just one year” is “astronomically fast,” said Alex Miller, Army Chief Technology Officer.

The prototype will be delivered directly to the 4th Infantry Division, where it will be tested across mechanised vehicles during a series of operational exercises. The goal is to validate the software’s effectiveness in real-world conditions and refine the solution based on feedback from soldiers.

Throughout development, Anduril stated it will “continue to evaluate new products, partners, and technologies” to strengthen and evolve the NGC2 ecosystem. The effort aligns with the company’s Connected Warfare strategy, aimed at enhancing real-time coordination and intelligence sharing on the battlefield.

“This latest announcement from the Army is a reflection of Anduril’s commitment to delivering every conceivable battlefield advantage to the United States military,” the company added. “And we’re still just getting started.”