# USPACOM Advances Indo-Pacific C2

At TechNet Indo-Pacific 2026, U.S. Pacific Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV identified assured command and control (C2) as central to deterrence and emphasized demand for secure, resilient, interoperable systems that can operate in degraded conditions. He highlighted open APIs, modular and containerized software, cross-allied data sharing, ruggedized superintelligence and edge computing, and systems that warfighters can maintain without on-site contractor support. The remarks signal capability priorities for industry, but announce no solicitation, award, contract value, or procurement timeline.

- Contractors developing C2 offerings can assess how their products support open APIs, modular deployment, interoperability, and data sharing across allied forces.
- System providers should account for operation in degraded conditions and maintainability by warfighters without on-site contractor support when shaping technical approaches.
- This is a statement of capability demand, not a funded opportunity; the signal provides no acquisition vehicle, solicitation, or deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM)
- Quadrilateral Chiefs of Defense Cooperation Council

### Key Quotes
> We need industry to focus on delivering results in assured C2. We can no longer accept proprietary software that traps operational data in silos.
> — Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, USPACOM deputy commander

### Sources
- [USPACOM Stresses C2, Industry Role in Deterrence | AFCEA International](https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/uspacom-stresses-c2-industry-role-deterrence) - AFCEA International