The US military tested next-generation battlefield systems during the inaugural Experimentation: Transformation in Contact (EXTIC) event at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The showcase brought together defense technology firms and military leaders to evaluate tools designed to improve communications, surveillance, and soldier safety. The trials focused on real-time data integration, enhancing how information is passed between decision-makers and troops in the field. Though specific systems were not detailed, the effort illustrates the Pentagon’s emphasis on networked operations, integrating cutting-edge communications and AI-enabled gear to strengthen tactical awareness under combat conditions.
