The U.S. Army has awarded a prototype OTA to a Lockheed Martin‑led team to develop an integrated data layer for its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), aiming to deliver a data‑centric C2 prototype to the 25th Infantry Division. The effort pairs Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems with non‑traditional and commercial tech providers.
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The award advances the Army’s shift to a data‑centric NGC2 architecture by fielding an integrated data layer to the 25th Infantry Division, accelerating sensor-to-shooter integration and tactical C2 modernization.
The prototype OTA structure and use of non‑traditional and commercial technology suppliers signal continued DoD emphasis on rapid prototyping and commercial partnerships — a trend reflected in Lockheed’s recent push into defense AI testbeds (see Lockheed Martin’s AI Fight Club) and broader Army sensor/C2 modernization efforts (see Northrop Grumman’s progress on Army ITDS).
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