Project Overmatch Archives

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 13, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Monroe/Released)

Gilday: Navy’s big plans to scale Project Overmatch start with USS Carl Vinson

The envisioned network will be "the bedrock for the joint tactical network of the future," he said.

Mar 15, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Lt. Cmdr. Douglas K. McKenzie, executive officer, USS New Mexico (SSN-779) gives Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach, Commander, Naval Information Forces a tour of the submarine. USS New Mexico is one of two SSNs participating in the Information Warfare (IW) Pilot program, which assigns IW officers and Sailors about the SSNs to pilot close integration and employment of IW on these platforms. (U.S. Navy Photo by Robert Fluegel / Released)

Navy’s Project Overmatch could lead to changes in how the service trains its forces

NAVIFOR is co-chairing a cross-functional team looking at integration and training associated with Project Overmatch.

Mar 9, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

From front to back, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), HMS Bangor (M109), HMS Chiddingfold (M37) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) sail in formation in the Arabian Gulf during exercise Phantom Scope, Oct. 7. During the bilateral exercise between the United States and United Kingdom, unmanned and artificial intelligence systems operated in conjunction with crewed ships and naval command centers ashore in Bahrain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Boan)

JADC2 will benefit from lack of requirements, officials say

Officials believe that too many requirements will bog down efforts to modernize how the Pentagon will fight and connect systems in the future.

Oct 27, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro speaks at the AFCEA NOVA Naval IT conference, Oct. 25., 2022. (Photo by Jon Harper)

Navy secretary touts cloud as key for unmanned system ops

The cloud is a high priority for Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro as the sea service moves forward with developing and fielding unmanned platforms.

Oct 25, 2022 By Jon Harper

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro speaks at the Professional Services Council’s defense conference, Oct. 20, 2022, in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Jon Harper)

Navy plans to deploy Project Overmatch capabilities throughout the fleet ‘sooner than later’

The advanced networking capabilities will be "transformational," according to Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

Oct 21, 2022 By Jon Harper

OSD moving to corral the military services for JADC2

At stake are billions of dollars in planned investments and the lives of troops who will rely on the underlying technology — and its interoperability — to…

Sep 9, 2022 By Jon Harper

A carrier strike group transits the Pacific Ocean Jan. 25, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs)

Navy on track to deploy Project Overmatch capabilities with carrier strike group in early 2023

After about 18 months of work on Project Overmatch, the Navy is on track to deploy a more advanced networking capability with a carrier strike group early…

Aug 25, 2022 By Jon Harper

Gabe Camarillo, Undersecretary of the Army, receives an orientation to the Transport Erector Launcher of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon by members of the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office and Lockheed Martin during a visit to Huntsville, Alabama on April 1, 2022. (Army photo by William King)

Army undersecretary sees interoperability, not tech transition, as ultimate metric of JADC2 success

Project Convergence is about testing and demonstrating interoperability, not necessarily transitioning programs, the Army's No. 2 said.

Aug 25, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Bulkeley, right, and USS Mason participate in a strait transit exercise. Bulkeley and Mason are part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and are conducting work-ups and flight operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Jared M. King)

JADC2 about much more than interconnected systems, Joint Staff’s No. 2 IT official says

In order for JADC2 to succeed as a new way to fight, it has to be about more than just the systems, incorporating new concepts and training…

Aug 18, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

Senior Air Force official voices caution about increasing OSD’s involvement in JADC2

Having the Office of the Secretary of Defense step in to better coordinate and lead efforts around JADC2 could backfire, Tim Grayson warned.

Aug 4, 2022 By Jon Harper