Military Technology

GDLS, Primordial Labs to Add Voice-Command AI to Combat Vehicles

New Haven, Conn. – October 08, 2026 -- General Dynamics Land Systems and Primordial Labs have signed a master teaming agreement to integrate natural language command and control software across GDLS's combat vehicle portfolio, including the Abrams tank and next-generation combat vehicles.

Anura software lets crews direct onboard systems by stating goals rather than navigating manual controls

The agreement pairs GDLS's vehicle design and integration expertise with Primordial Labs' Anura platform, a Natural Language Command and Control (NLC2) system. Crews will be able to state objectives and constraints in plain language, and Anura will execute actions by interfacing with onboard subsystems such as sensors, displays, communications and uncrewed systems -- tasks that currently require dedicated operator stations.

Leidos Wins Up to $127M Army Deal to Extend ARTEMIS ISR Flights

Reston, Va. – September 22, 2026 -- Leidos Holdings (NYSE: LDOS) secured a U.S. Army contract worth up to $127 million to continue operating the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System (ARTEMIS) through summer 2027, with two additional option years.

Contract extends airborne ISR coverage across U.S. European Command area

The award keeps ARTEMIS flying rapidly deployable intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions within the EUCOM area of responsibility, with capacity to shift to other regions when required. Leidos has run the mission since 2020, supplying commanders with real-time data to detect threats and speed operational decisions.