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On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center announced its unique capability to conduct Air and Ground Interoperability Certification (A-AIC) across multiple aviation platforms.

The Army has transitioned from a slow, holistic certification process to a more agile, aviation-focused model, allowing for more frequent testing. In January 2026, a landmark interoperability certification test was conducted, assessing two Apache variants, a Black Hawk variant, and an unmanned aircraft system.

This test produced two Technical Incident Reports, which are pending review. The new certification model aims to improve operational capabilities and integration across key aviation systems.