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NAMC Summary and Assessment (Information as of 4 September 2025)

August has reinforced three realities for the defense industry. 1) Early collaboration is essential to shape requirements an enable iterative prototype development, aligning with key operational problems will be… KEY! 2) Industry, Academia, and Government partnerships will be key for strategic alignment. Events Like GVSETS and the NAMC AMM enable cooperation that will be essential for rapid, iterative prototyping. 3) Acquisition stability is returning, with sustained opportunities in both modernization and sustainment portfolios.

Early partnership with Government, Industry can shape program characteristics, capabilities, and requirements more than ever. Hoping to reduce the requirements bureaucracy, the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process is being “disestablished”, and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) will stop validating component-level requirement documents. The Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board (RRAB) will select topics from the key operational problems (KOP) nominating those areas for Joint Acceleration Reserve (JAR) funding. The new Mission Engineering and Integration Activity (MEIA) will create experimentation campaigns and work with industry to conduct rapid integration of new capabilities (pg. 8).

GVSETS 2025 (August 12th-14th) was a great opportunity to further those partnerships. Industry and Academia who attended were best positioned to capitalize on collaborative opportunities. Institutions like Clemson University were present showcasing ‘Deep Orange 16’ their semi-autonomous vehicle prototype (pg. 41). Amongst many others, GS Engineering similarly highlighted their rapid innovation with their Remote Expeditionary Autonomous Pioneer (REAPr) System (pg. 19). In conjunction with GVSETS, the NAMC Annual Member Meeting (AMM) on August 11th furthered many similar engagements.
After a turbulent 2nd and 3rd QTR, Army acquisition activity in August signals a return to steady spending, stable programs, and incremental modernization. This is indicated by additional investment into several programs including AMPV’s modular rapid capability kits (pg. 20), FMTV extension (pg. 24), legacy fleet sustainment for both HMMWV (pg. 24) and Stryker (pg. 27), and new autonomy integration for ISV initiatives (pg. 25) including Autonomous Vehicle Transport System (AVTS), formerly known as Leader-Follower program (pg. 22).

ICYMI: President Trump designated Huntsville, AL (“Rocket City, USA”) as the future headquarters of U.S. Space Command; relocation estimated to take 3-4 years (pg. 43).

The 2025 Annual Member Meeting took place on 11 August 2025 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The agenda included details on the FY26 NAMC Strategy, Member Opportunities, and a Member Panel. In addition, NGCV-CFT, ACC-DTA, and GVSC provided updates. Lastly, Michigan Capital Network shared its resource for securing Defense Venture Capital. Log in to view the presentation slides.

This month highlights key developments in U.S. defense policy and acquisition reform as of July 2025, including the Senate's advancement of the FY26 NDAA with $925 billion in funding and a focus on Army modernization, alongside new acquisition policies aimed at streamlining procurement and increasing access for non-traditional vendors. It also details significant shifts in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) policy, such as the reclassification of small UAS as expendable munitions and the decentralization of drone testing and production. Organizational changes are also noted, including the formation of the new Transformation and Training Command—merging AFC and TRADOC—and leadership transitions within PEO Ground Combat Systems.

The month of June underscored geopolitical tensions, steady momentum in AI and autonomy investments, and continued restructuring across DoD organizations. Significant budget adjustments and shifting acquisition priorities reflect DoD’s balancing act between adjusted modernization prioritization goals and fiscal constraints. Opportunities remain in autonomous systems, AI-driven tools, and flexible production capabilities as the Pentagon refines pathways for rapid tech integration.

We have added some resources related to Export Administration Regulations to our Security & Compliance webpage. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view all the resource documents.

At Velocity in Sterling Heights, Michigan on 10 June, the 12 companies presented: GS Engineering
SEKO Logistics
Macomb Regional Apex
Accelerator
Automation Alley
JEM Computers, Inc.
NTL Industries Inc.
ESPAS Inc.
Triz MT, LLC - Military
Technologies
Congressman John James Office
Chelton

In addition to the companies, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit & the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center presented.

The month featured notable demands for artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, initiatives to accelerate capability delivery, and high-level leadership changes. These updates reflect the DoD’s ongoing effort to strengthen readiness, embrace commercial innovation, and adapt force structure for emerging threats. The DoD continues to reinforce prioritization modernization, acquisition agility, and autonomy. This dynamic landscape presents clear inroads for innovative companies that can move fast, adapt to evolving mission needs, navigate the regulatory shift, and deliver value.

The Quick Card for Significant Participation Warranties and Representations Form has been updated and now contains three different certs. Visit the FAQ section of the NAMC website. If your question regarding NDC participation or this form has not
been addressed in the FAQ, submit your question to questions@namconsortium.org. Please clarify any NDC
participation issues your team has before submitting your proposal. Note: This Quick Card is not a comprehensive guide to completing the Warranties and Representations Form; it is meant to serve as a reference only.

The Army’s transformation and acquisition reforms signal a significant shift in how DoD will engage with the defense industry going forward. The focus on rapid prototyping, OTAs, and commercial technology adoption creates opportunities for companies, particularly smaller and non-traditional contractors, with innovative solutions that can be quickly integrated into DoD systems. Traditional defense contractors must adapt to a faster-paced acquisition environment that prioritizes agility and responsiveness. Consolidation of commands and PEOs suggest a potential reduction in acquisition bureaucracy with potential to create a more efficient decision-making process. To understand the full impact of these changes, it's helpful to break down the Army’s transformation into four key areas: broad initiatives driving modernization, organizational restructuring, acquisition reforms, and some of the specific programs being scaled back or eliminated.

AI agents are getting smarter — but without a universal "language," their full potential is stuck on the sidelines. This month's feature breaks down the race toward Agent2Agent protocols and why seamless AI teamwork could redefine everything from battlefield operations to business automation.

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In this episode, Teresa chats with Alissa Roath, Chief Executive Officer at National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), and Warren Sponsler, Chief Operating Officer at National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). During their time together, they discuss the background and important mission of NAMC as well as the project award opportunities NAMC has throughout the course of a fiscal year. They also share the importance of government partners to NAMC, who makes a good member, and what benefits they receive. Alissa and Warren also give a sneak preview to their upcoming exclusive networking event, "Defense on Tap", taking place in Orlando on April 15th 2025.

Tech Tank Talks is a premier publication by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) dedicated to exploring and elucidating the forefront of technological advancements that impact the defense and mobility sectors.

Each issue of Tech Tank Talks features in-depth analyses, expert opinions, and comprehensive reports on emerging technologies, providing readers with critical insights and actionable information. The newsletter covers a broad spectrum of topics, from ground mobility and robotics to cybersecurity and quantum computing, ensuring our Members stay informed on the latest developments and trends that may influence their strategic decisions.

The input period for the Government's FY26 Annual Plan concluded, resulting in a total of 13 projects, with 5 under the purview of PdM AWS. On 15 January, the draft of the Annual Plan was released, allowing industry members to engage directly with the AORs to address their questions and seek clarifications.

NAMC held an Industry Day on 06 February at Velocity, providing industry professionals with a final opportunity to engage and ask any pressing questions.

NAMC conducted a virtual meeting on 05 March to train Members on how to respond to the Annual Plan. The session aimed to help Members understand the RPP (Request for Prototype Proposals), proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, best practices, and more. You can view the presentation slides here; there is a link on the title page that will direct you to the recording on our NAMC Vimeo account.

This exclusive resource is designed to empower our Members with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in advancing military technology innovation. Here, you’ll find a curated library of training videos covering key topics, processes, and best practices related to NAMC membership and participation.

A quick card that details the process and benefits of the Electronic Basket.

The NAMC General Membership Meeting (GMM) took place on February 6, 2025, in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The focus of the meeting was to provide valuable training and insights into the contracting processes related to the Detroit Arsenal Innovation (DAI) OTA. The agenda included an overview of membership as well as information on NAMC Communities. This meeting was designed to equip our members with the essential tools and knowledge to enhance their operational effectiveness and competitiveness within the defense industry.

The Army Futures Command (AFC) Directorate of Integration (DoI) has published two Characteristics of Need (CoN) documents focused on Autonomy and Formation Based Layered Protection (FBLP) and is seeking feedback from industry to increase industry awareness and collaboration.

This CoN statement is a living document and will be updated as required based on technological observations and lessons learned through experimentation. The Army invites industry to contribute to the overarching FBLP dialogue and provide comments on the attached CoN no later than 27 January 2025, 11:59EST.

Check out the presentation from the presenters at Donuts & Defense.

Presentations from the 2025 Military Vehicle Systems Summit.

GVSC hosted the 2024 Focused Industry Days (FID) on 29 OCT. During the event, the AMO capabilities and team were introduced, and discussions focused on the DAI OTA, standalone OTAs, as well as various opportunities for innovation and partnerships. The slides from the event are attached.

NAMC Project Management Team held a Government Engagement Workshop on "Leveraging the Annual Plan to meet your business objectives." The Workshop was held virtually on 22 OCT.

Slides from Maneuver Warfighter Conference 2024

Slides from the 2024 Contested Logistics Industry Week