Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2)

Service And Conflict Use

1. Sep 2, 2025

   Lockheed Martin wins the Army prototype agreement

   Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems said it was awarded a prototype agreement to serve as team lead for a data-centric NGC2 prototype and to help the Army scale partner capabilities into the program.

   Sources: Lockheed Martin Awarded Prototype Agreement by the US Army for Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2)

2. Jan 23, 2026

   Lightning Surge 1 demonstration

   Lockheed Martin said it delivered and successfully demonstrated the first iteration of the NGC2 prototype at Lightning Surge 1, with the 25th Infantry Division among the Army units selected to experiment with the capability.

   Sources: Lockheed Martin Accelerates Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Capabilities and Real-Time Decision Making at Lightning Surge 1

3. Feb 27, 2026

   Lightning Surge 2 live-fires execution

   Lockheed Martin said the NGC2 prototype enabled sensor-to-shooter connections during live fires at Lightning Surge 2, including real-time use with HIMARS rockets and M777 howitzers.

   Sources: Lockheed Martin Team’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Prototype Enables Live Fires Execution for Mission Success at Lightning Surge 2

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