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U.S. Army selects Anduril to lead NGC2 “common data layer” baseline

The Army has picked Anduril Industries to lead the common data baseline for its Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) effort, moving beyond prototyping toward an architecture the service can scale across the force. The decision follows operational validation of the modernized network architecture at major test events and builds on Anduril’s Lattice software “full stack” work with 4th Infantry Division.

Discovered 2026-06-22T10:12:18.534369-07:00 | 2026-06-22T10:12:18.534369-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Establishes the Army’s chosen path to scale NGC2 by standardizing the common data layer—an enabling step for integrating data, applications, and AI models across C2 systems.
Signals confidence in Anduril’s operational validation results from major test events and its ability to shepherd capabilities through its Lattice software as the program transitions from prototyping to broader deployment.
Comes in the context of the Pentagon’s broader shift toward funding autonomy, AI, and networked capabilities after readiness gaps surfaced in the Iran War-focused defense-tech push.

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