General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is set to showcase a suite of next-gen tactical systems aimed at streamlining battlefield operations for the US military.
The lineup begins with the NGC2 (Next-Gen Command and Control)-ready Expeditionary X-domain Undetectable Stryker (NEXUS), a concept vehicle designed to command multiple unmanned ground and aerial systems.
It has a configurable visual, thermal, acoustic, and electromagnetic signature, effectively allowing it to “hide in plain sight.”
Compared to standard Stryker A1 combat vehicles, NEXUS features a taller roof and reconfigured walls, providing expanded space for extended command post operations on the move.
GDLS’ Mission Systems business unit will also unveil the PhantomLink, a laser-based free-space optical communications system that boosts bandwidth for mobile command posts.
By combining a laser terminal with an adaptive modem, it ensures a connection that adjusts to tough conditions while integrating seamlessly with other networks.
Unlike radio-based systems, the laser connection can be deployed quickly without regulatory approval, giving commanders a flexible, fast setup.
Tactical and Digital Tech
The company’s Ordnance and Tactical Systems department will also present large- and medium-caliber direct-fire ammunition for training and tactical use.
Meanwhile, GDLS’ Information Technology division is gearing up for the unveiling of its digital information solutions designed to streamline how intelligence is passed along to infantry units.
Its “cloud-in-a-box” system combines AI and zero trust tech, allowing frontline units to coordinate with mission partners and execute critical operations more efficiently.
The new systems will debut at the Association of the US Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, part of the Army Transformation Initiative.
“We’re locked in step with the Army, we’re fired up about the future, and I think what you’re going to see at AUSA really supports where the Army is headed,” GDLS Director of US Strategy Geoff Norman told Breaking Defense.
