Lockheed vs. Anduril: Who Will Build the Army's Next Great Command and Control System?

2026-03-07 06:26:00 ET

When it comes to acronyms, the U.S. Army's Next Generation Command and Control program got the short end of the stick.

Named "NGC2," the Army's attempt to build a new command and control system lacks the flag-waving appeal of the "Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target" (PATRIOT) missile defense system or the easy pronounceability of the new Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS), whose drones are currently making headlines in the Iran conflict.

Investors should pay attention to NGC2 anyway.

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