Capability · Command, control and communications
Software that fuses sensor data and coordinates forces and effectors.
Case for · why it matters
DoD leaders say the existing command-and-control architecture cannot meet the demands of a peer fight, and JADC2/CJADC2 aims to connect every service's sensors into one network so the best shooter can be matched to each target. Software such as Maven Smart System is already used by combatant commands to command and control operations, and the Army is rebuilding its C2 stack under NGC2.
Case against · the skeptic’s view
Requirements and costs are still not validated and interoperability across services and allies is unresolved, per CRS. Speed of delivery has brought security risk: an Army memo on the first NGC2 prototype said it could not control who sees what or verify the software was secure and rated it 'very high risk'.
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Maturity not yet rated: Anduril Industries
Placed by each organization's own maturity for this technology; TRL is self-reported or estimated, see confidence.
Dominion's sensing, communications and data-fusion software platform with Arctic-hardened sensors; gives operators and command posts a common operating picture. Used by Canadian Rangers on a self-funded eight-week trial during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in 2026.
Open-architecture command-and-control system that fuses data from sensors, drones and other systems into a unified command interface; deployed at Israeli border outposts and selected for the Digital Bat attack-drone C2 program.
Anduril's software platform for sensor fusion and command and control; part of Thunderforge and the NGC2 prototype work.
Palantir-built AI-enabled software used by U.S. combatant commands for targeting and command and control under the Maven program.
Photo: U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Whitney Hughes · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army)
CNBC (Reuters) · Oct 3, 2025 · Supports Technology
“We cannot control who sees what, we cannot see what users are doing, and we cannot verify that the software itself is secure”
DefenseScoop · May 23, 2025 · Supports Technology
“Combatant commands, in particular, have increased their use of MSS to command and control dynamic operations and activities in their theaters.”
Congressional Research Service · Supports Technology
“Senior DOD leaders have stated that the department's existing command and control architecture is insufficient to meet the demands of the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS).”
Tectonic · Apr 22, 2026 · Supports Organization technology
“integrates with sensors, computing power, comms, and Anduril’s Lattice.”
U.S. Army · Jul 18, 2025 · Supports Organization technology
“provide an integrated and scalable suite of command and control (C2) warfighting capabilities across hardware, software, and applications, through a common and integrated data layer”
Black Flag · Supports Organization technology
“Its multi-agent platform dynamically tasks sensors and fuses data, replacing slow manual workflows with real-time decision-making.”
Dominion Dynamics · Supports Organization technology
“Dominion develops integrated autonomy, sensing, communications, and command and control systems for defence, security, and critical infrastructure.”
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