The Army wants to put $1B into Transformation in Contact 2.0

The Army wants to put $1B into Transformation in Contact 2.0

The next iteration will test more drones, more vehicles, more electronic warfare systems.

Army 'Transforming in Contact' initiative's next phase will include thousands of drones, counter drones

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- The Army's "Transforming in Contact" initiative, started more than a year ago, will grow significantly in its next phase to include thousands of unmanned systems, counter UAS systems and mobility platforms, a service official said today. Transforming in Contact, or TIC, was started by the Army as a way for soldiers to test out new equipment in theater and provide immediate feedback. In TIC 1.0, which began in fiscal year 2024, …

Army Acquisition Must Be Faster, More Agile

Army Acquisition Must Be Faster, More Agile jlieberher Wed, 03/26/2025 - 15:52 Lethality, speed and cost efficiency are some of the top factors the Army must consider when evaluating and acquiring new technology and capabilities for the force, a panel of experts said during the Association of the U.S. Army’s Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. “The days of programs of record for non-capital equipment are probably over,”…

Army wants machines, not soldiers, to make first contact with the enemy - Political Signal

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The Army by 2027 plans to field its first “human-machine integrated formation platoons,” a transformational shift that the Pentagon says will allow robots, not soldiers, to make first contact with the enemy on the battlefield. Those human-machine integrated formations, or HMIF, are part of a strategy to protect the Army’s most valuable […] The post Army wants machines, not soldiers, to make first contact with the enemy appe…

Acting Under: Army ‘Systematically Reviewing’ Legacy Programs, Eyes Resources For TiC - Defense Daily

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army is “systematically reviewing” its portfolio of legacy programs and current requirements, the service’s acting under secretary said Tuesday, with an aim to find funds it […]

Enhancing Zero Trust Authentication with IGEL and 90Meter for Federal and Enterprise Security

Strengthening Endpoint Security with Seamless Smartcard Authentication Security and compliance are critical for federal agencies and enterprises operating in highly regulated environments. As cyber threats evolve, organizations must adopt Zero Trust authentication strategies to safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. IGEL, a leader in endpoint security and management, has expanded its partnership with 90Meter, a leading USA-bas…