Army Tests Next Generation Command and Control Data Layer with 25th Infantry Division
The U.S. Army tested its prototype for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) data layer with the 25th Infantry Division as part of the Lightning Surge modernization initiative. This prototype, supported by a $26 million Lockheed Martin contract, aims to enhance decision-making through real-time data sharing across networks, focusing on unmanned aerial systems and soldier locations. Future phases will further explore digitizing combat effects and logistics, emphasizing collaboration among various vendors in the NGC2 ecosystem.
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The U.S. Army tested its first prototype for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) data layer as part of its modernization initiative, Lightning Surge, with the 25th Infantry Division in the Pacific.
The prototype aims to enhance decision-making speed using artificial intelligence (AI). In September 2024, Lockheed Martin received a $26 million contract to develop an integrated data layer for this initiative.
The test evaluated the prototype's ability to provide commanders with real-time shared data across networks and platforms. Lightning Surge 1 focused on validating data exchange for unmanned aerial systems, electromagnetic spectrum data, and soldier locations.
Future events, including Lightning Surge 2 in February 2026, will explore digitizing combat effects and logistics. The Army emphasizes a collaborative approach, integrating diverse capabilities from various vendors into the NGC2 ecosystem.
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