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Army turns "the dials up" on next-gen networking in California desert
Project Convergence was part of the original CJADC2 recipe, alongside ABMS and Project Overmatch.
TL;DR
- NGC2 aims to streamline Army networks and communications, enabling commanders to operate effectively while on the move and distributed.
- The system was tested during Project Convergence Capstone 6, involving thousands of troops and over 90 technologies.
- Key benefits observed included enhanced common visualization of soldiers and the enemy, leading to faster fires and troop movement.
- Some soldiers faced connectivity and overheating challenges during the exercise.
- NGC2 is part of a broader military effort for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2).
- Over 60 companies are involved in NGC2 development, with the Army requesting significant funding for its advancement.
- Future implementations are planned for larger units, starting with I Corps.