Army Futures Command

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be furloughed. For more information: https://lnkd.in/eip_ek2w

Since its establishment, Army Futures Command has led the transformation of the US Army, turning warfighting concepts into war-winning capabilities at speed and scale. Through cross-functional teams that united scientists, operators, acquisition experts, logisticians, and industry partners, AFC closed the gap between requirements and delivery, accelerating innovation across the force. Over the past seven years, AFC has delivered or fast-tracked 10 breakthrough capabilities, including: • Next Generation Command and Control • Next Generation Squad Weapon • Precision Strike Missile • Directed Energy – MSHORAD • IBCT, HBCT, and EN robotics platoons • Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle • Integrated Battle Command Systems • Assured Precision Navigation – MAPS/DAPS • Integrated Fires Protection Capability • Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor As the lead for the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Continuous Transformation focus area, AFC ensured the Army remains dominant across three time horizons: • Transformation in Contact: rapid prototyping and tech integration • Deliberate Transformation: scalable modernization through strategic processes • Concept-Driven Transformation: long-term innovation through experimentation and wargaming. From concept to combat, AFC shaped the future force delivering decisive readiness for the challenges ahead.

Lt. Gen. Miles Brown, deputy commanding general, Army Futures Command recognized Dr. Victoria Dixon, director, Human Relations, and Mr. Thomas Pappas, deputy director, G 3/5/7 as Distinguished Members of the Workforce. Dixon and Pappas were presented with certificates of appreciation inducting them into the class of 2025. Their distinct accomplishments greatly influenced momentum on Army transformation that will drive the Army forward on a future battlefield. "I am honored to work for the military and civilians that God has allowed me to service. I want to thank the leadership for nominating and believing in me. Thank you to my battle buddies, you know who you are, and my staff that has the hardest task in the Army, keeping me on track," Dixon said of her accomplishment.

Is your technology ready to be tested in a real-world environment? Army Futures Command is seeking readily available solutions that can be embedded into the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) formations and integrate with Next Generation Command and Control’s (NGC2) ecosystem for experimentation. This open call leverages flexible acquisition authorities to enable rapid prototyping, iterative development, and potential pathways to future acquisition. Interested? Apply here: https://hubs.la/Q03DrK4h0 _______________________________________ Army Futures Command | 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson #USArmy #RFI #OpenCall #Experimentation #TechnologyTesting #Autonomy #DefenseTechnology

Now available: the 2025 Kermit Roosevelt Lecture, presented by Gen. James Rainey of U.S. Army Futures Command and published as a Military Review Online Exclusive. Gen. Rainey issues ten foundational questions that challenge military professionals and national security thinkers to reflect on: • The changing nature of warfare • Data centric operations and technological balance • Maneuver versus firepower • Autonomous systems and human advantage • Developing adaptability and leadership in a complex environment This Lecture eschews easy answers in favor of critical engagement and reflective dialogue—an invaluable resource for PME, strategic planning, and defense innovation. Download the lecture PDF now.

#ICYMI| Yesterday, Gen. James E. Rainey, Commanding General, hosted a brunch and cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate and honor the #Army250 Birthday. The U.S. Army is one year older than the nation it defends and has dedicated itself to fighting and winning the nations wars for 250 years. As recognized in the official proclamation issued by the City of Austin, “… whereas for 250 years the United States Army has exemplified unwavering dedication l, courage, and innovation for generations of Soldiers who have defended our freedoms at home and abroad… proclaim June 14, 2025, as United States Army 250th Anniversary Day in Austin, Texas.”

THANK YOU TEXAS! Today Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed “on this milestone and milestones hereafter, we give thanks for a legacy of service and sacrifice, and we pledge to uphold the cause for which generations of Soldiers fought and died," in recognition for the US Army's 250th birthday.

New RFI Out Now AAL is looking for commercially available test sites for UAS, UGV, kinetic, and electromagnetic systems. We need to know about your test sites’ location, scheduling, range supported activities, payloads, and more. Respond here: https://hubs.la/Q03p-s-f0 Please share this post with your network! _____________________________________ Army Futures Command | U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) #USArmy #RFI #FiringRange #ArmyTesting #Experimentation #PayloadTesting

Join Army Futures Command, Army Software Factory, the US Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), and U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) at the Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP's ai+expo next week! Register to attend for free at https://lnkd.in/dQ9Z4_h3 #ForgeTheFuture | #DefenseAI

On Memorial Day all Americans came together to honor all those who died in service to the U.S. during peacetime and war. Yesterday Maj. Gen. Mac McCurry, Chief of Staff, Army Futures Command provided remarks to the City of Round Rock, taking time to pause, reflect and remember the fallen. #MemorialDay2025 | #HonorTheFallen