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Project Convergence
Project Convergence is a U.S. Army-led series of experiments and demonstrations designed to rapidly test and integrate new technologies with existing systems across all military branches, aiming to enhance the ability to find, fix, track, target, and engage targets in real-time.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Project Convergence is the United States Army's ongoing annual experimentation campaign focused on accelerating the development and integration of advanced C4ISR and JADC2 capabilities to achieve Multi-Domain Operations, improving sensor-to-shooter timelines, and enabling seamless joint force interoperability.
BACKGROUND
Project Maven is a United States Department of Defense initiative launched in 2017 to accelerate the adoption of machine learning and data integration across U.S. military intelligence workflows, specifically in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance as well as in geospatial intelligence. It initially focused on applying computer vision for processing images and videos for intelligence purposes. Currently, the program operates under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and encompasses multiple applications across the Department of Defense spanning military operation targeting support, data integration and visualization for analysts, and training machine learning models on labeled datasets of military assets and infrastructure. It integrates data from drones, satellites, and other sensors to flag potential targets, present findings to human analysts, and relay their decisions to operational systems.
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- Joint Warfighting Experiment
- Army Experimentation Campaign
- Future Force Integration
- JADC2 Integration Initiative
USAGE NOTE
It is critical for evaluating emerging technologies, validating future warfighting concepts, and informing requirements for the U.S. Army's modernization efforts and the broader joint force.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Project Convergence.
The primary lead for Project Convergence, focused on modernizing its forces and integrating all-domain capabilities for future warfare.
A key partner in Project Convergence, collaborating on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) to seamlessly integrate air assets and data into the joint fight.
Participates in Project Convergence exercises to integrate maritime capabilities and data, contributing to the development of a unified joint battlespace.
Develops groundbreaking technologies that are often demonstrated and integrated into Project Convergence experiments, focusing on future capabilities.
A major defense contractor developing advanced sensor systems, C2 capabilities, and integrated battle management solutions relevant to Project Convergence's goals.
Provides critical technologies in areas such as advanced communications, radar systems, and data fusion that are integral to the JADC2 framework of Project Convergence.
Develops integrated command and control systems, networking solutions, and advanced sensors to enhance the joint force's ability to share information and make decisions faster.
Offers data integration and AI-powered decision support platforms that are leveraged by military branches to fuse vast amounts of data for real-time intelligence and operational planning in Project Convergence.
Contributes with tactical communication systems, mission command applications, and IT solutions that enable robust and secure data exchange across the joint force.
Focuses on developing AI-powered autonomous systems, sensor networks, and software platforms for defense, providing capabilities that enhance situational awareness and accelerate decision-making in a multi-domain environment.