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Army awards Air $200 million contract for next-generation command and control

Holds $99M NGC2-related IDIQ contract

The Army is replacing its separate command systems with a shared, AI-enabled network. On October 12, the Department of War awarded Air, the defense software firm formerly known as Govini, a $200 million, five-year contract to support that effort.

Updated Oct 19

FAA launches AI system to manage air traffic

New Capabilities

As of September 2026: Building SMART under FAA contract

Air traffic controllers at three Washington-area airports started using an artificial-intelligence tool Monday that predicts where congestion will form before delays hit. The system, called SMART for Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories, analyzes weather at flying altitudes, airline schedules, and live flight paths in real time.

Updated Sep 21