Anduril Wins $99.6 Million U.S. Army Contract to Develop Advanced Command and Control System

Anduril Industries has secured a $99.6 million contract from the U.S. Army to build a prototype for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) programme, marking a big step forward in modernizing how the military communicates and makes decisions on the battlefield.

This new system, awarded under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement by the Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N), is part of a major U.S. Army push to boost its communication and decision-making capabilities in real time during combat.

The NGC2 programme is designed to deliver a highly advanced, flexible, and modular command system. It will allow soldiers and commanders to access and share real-time information—such as enemy positions, terrain maps, and supply logistics—through a cutting-edge open-architecture software platform.

To build this system, Anduril will work with a strong group of technology partners:
Palantir, Microsoft, Striveworks, Govini, Instant Connect Enterprise (ICE), and Research Innovations, Inc. (RII). Together, they will create a unified system combining computing power, fast communication, and smart data tools for battlefield use.

One of the core features will be Anduril’s Lattice Mesh platform, already used in other U.S. Department of Defense projects. It enables machine-to-machine communication that’s much faster and more responsive than older systems.

“Anduril and its partners will create an ecosystem that can rapidly integrate a range of technologies into a singular architecture,” the company said. This means future tech from new partners can also plug into the system, keeping it up to date and ready for evolving threats.

According to Army Chief Technology Officer Alex Miller, the programme moved from concept to capability validation in just 18 months—an unusually fast pace for military projects.

The finished prototype will be sent to the 4th Infantry Division for testing in operational exercises, especially on mechanized vehicles. The Army will collect feedback from soldiers to improve the system based on actual battlefield conditions.

Anduril said it will keep exploring new partners and tools as it builds the NGC2 ecosystem, aligning with its broader Connected Warfare strategy, which focuses on real-time coordination and intelligence sharing during missions.

“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 stated. “And we’re still just getting started.”