Army Futures Command (AFC)
WHO WE ARE The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command delivers future readiness as the Army’s premier organization for the modernization cornerstones of science, technology and engineering. Leading the Army’s largest talent pool of scientists and engineers, our technical expertise spans eight major domains: Armaments Aviation and missiles Basic research Chemical and biological defense Command,…
WHO WE ARE The launch of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force allows the Army to better connect with the broader artificial intelligence community and focus their efforts in this dynamic field. The Army Futures Command established the “AI Hub” as the charter location for the AI Task Force. As part of Army Futures Command, the…
2026 was a standout year for Army Futures Command. In January, we opened the doors to the Army Software Factory, welcoming an inaugural cohort of Soldier scholars eager to learn how to apply modern software development solutions to some of the Army’s most pressing challenges. As the year progressed, our laboratories, centers, subordinate commands and…
WHO WE ARE The Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) were established to narrow existing capability gaps by developing capability documents, informed by experimentation and technical demonstrations to rapidly requirements to the Army Acquisition System. The Army’s modernization priorities, which are necessary for future readiness and multi-domain operations, are the focus of the CFTs activity: (1) Long-Range…
WHO WE ARE Army Futures Command integrates on a daily basis with entrepreneurs, scientists and businesses to employ an entrepreneurial spirit of accepting the risk of failure early and cheaply in order to create the best solution for our Soldiers. Much of this work is accomplished through four subordinate, supporting commands, which operate through collaborative…
COLLABORATE WITH US! Work with our industry and academic partners to efficiently support the delivery of modernization solutions! The Army Futures Command (AFC) Office Of Small Business Programs (OSBP) manages the Small Business Program for AFC. OSBP ensures adherence to policies, procedures and regulations impacting small businesses, and seeks to maximize small business opportunities. Mission…