# Army Advances Resilient Command and Logistics

The U.S. Army is advancing Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) capabilities to connect data and systems across dispersed forces and sustain operations when communications are limited or contested. At Fort Carson on October 26–27, 2026, an Army exercise brought Soldiers and industry partners together to evaluate NGC2 capabilities. The related logistics effort emphasizes reducing data demands, AI-assisted sustainment planning, and resilient edge operations, with potential alignment to NGC2 and the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) program. The signals identify no solicitation, contract value, procurement contact, or acquisition timeline.

- Contractors can align capability assessments with the stated needs for resilient communications and data links, interoperable modular hardware and software, data integration, bandwidth management, and AI-enabled analysis.
- Logistics-focused firms may find relevant areas in data reduction, edge computing, and software-enabled sustainment planning, including capabilities applicable to NGC2 and S-MET.
- Because no specific solicitation or timeline is reported, these signals indicate capability areas rather than an open procurement; companies should avoid treating them as a current bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)
- C5ISR Center

### Vendors
- Wind RiverX ()

### Sources
- [The Army's coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of miles - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/11/the-armys-coming-c2-challenge-is-fighting-across-thousands-of-miles) - Breaking Defense
- [When networks are contested, paring down the data may mean better logistics at the edge - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/11/when-networks-are-contested-paring-down-the-data-may-mean-better-logistics-at-the-edge) - Breaking Defense