# U.S. Army Selects GDMS for VNOM Prototypes

On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Army selected General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) as one of three contractors to develop and demonstrate the Versatile Networked Obstacle Munitions (VNOM) system. The prototype effort will assess the autonomous terrain-shaping capability’s readiness, effectiveness, and suitability for possible future development, production, and fielding. The announcement provides no contract value, solicitation number, or procurement contact for the effort, and selection for prototyping does not establish a future production award.

- The Army is evaluating a capability intended to reduce Soldiers’ exposure in contested areas, making this relevant to defense contractors in autonomous systems, munitions, and combat engineering.
- The prototype assessment may inform later development, production, or fielding decisions; companies with related capabilities can use the stated evaluation objectives to assess potential areas of alignment.
- Because the announcement identifies GDMS as one of three selected contractors but gives no award value or solicitation details, stakeholders should not assume an open bid opportunity or a defined follow-on procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS)

### Vendors
- General Dynamics Mission Systems (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> By integrating advanced technologies into a cohesive system of systems, we will enable U.S. and U.K. commanders to shape the battlefield with greater precision and at significantly reduced risk to personnel.
> — Col. Vince Morris, Program Manager, Close Combat Systems

> VNOM is not a concept paper. It is a demonstrated, Soldier-informed system that General Dynamics Mission Systems self-funded and built on years of integration experience with Combat Engineer units.
> — Todd Hack, Vice President of Advanced Electronic Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems

### Sources
- [General Dynamics Mission Systems Selected to Deliver Next-Generation Terrain Shaping Capability for the U.S. Army - General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://gdmissionsystems.com/articles/2026/09/29/news-release-general-dynamics-to-deliver-next-generation-terrain-shaping-capability) - General Dynamics Mission Systems