Army awards $93.6M in contracts for Next Generation Command and Control software
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What happened
The Army awarded initial contracts totaling $93.6 million to nine companies to build applications for its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) software. General Dynamics Mission Systems was among the recipients of these contracts. Additionally, the Army entered a licensing agreement with RAFT for Pacific operations.
Why it matters
The NGC2 system is designed to provide a shared network for technologies, weapons, and sensors to increase decision-making speed on the battlefield. The applications are hosted on a software foundation built in collaboration with Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies, RAFT, and Striveworks. I Corps in the Pacific is the first organization to field the NGC2 technology.
Who's involved
- General Dynamics Mission SystemsReceived contracts to build applications for the NGC2 battlefield software.
- RAFTEntered a licensing agreement with the Army for Pacific operations.
- ArmyAwarded contracts and entered licensing agreements for the NGC2 system.
- Anduril IndustriesCollaborated on the software foundation that hosts the NGC2 applications.
- Palantir TechnologiesCollaborated on the software foundation that hosts the NGC2 applications.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- RAFTSpeculative
RAFT could see increased revenue from the licensing agreement with the Army.
- General Dynamics Mission SystemsSpeculative
General Dynamics Mission Systems might increase sales revenue from the NGC2 contract awards.
- Anduril IndustriesSpeculative
Anduril Industries may see increased investment in the NGC2 software ecosystem.
- Palantir TechnologiesSpeculative
Palantir Technologies could benefit from continued contracts related to the NGC2 software foundation.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Pacific NGC2 deployment may increase operational demand on Philippines-linked systemsPacific operations may increase operational demand on systems linked to the PhilippinesPossible
- GDMS's Pacific C2 contracts may increase demand from Space Systems CommandGDMS's success with Army NGC2 contracts may boost its relevance to Space Systems Command.Possible
- Army's NGC2 scaling could boost AWS usage via RAFTAmazon Web Services may see increased demand from RAFT as Army scales NGC2 operationsPossible
- Leonardo DRS's acquisition of RAFT may benefit from Army contractsLeonardo DRS's acquisition of RAFT may benefit from Army contractsPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Both General Dynamics and Anduril receive contracts for NGC2 software development.1 source
Army contracts awarded to GDMS; I Corps fielding NGC2 in the Pacific; RAFT licensing agreement.1 source
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The entities involved
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General Dynamics Mission Systems
aerospace and defense company under the parent company General Dynamics
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Army
senior officer in the Australian Army
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RAFT
American software and services company
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