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The Army\u2019s ability to adapt and innovate in real time is critical to mission success on the modern battlefield. That\u2019s the driving force behind Transforming in Contact<\/a> (TiC), an Army-wide initiative focused on delivering cutting-edge technology to units for immediate use, rapid experimentation and iterative improvement. Unlike long-term modernization strategies that can take years, TiC is designed for speed and flexibility. It puts emerging capabilities directly into the hands of Soldiers, allowing them to test new equipment, provide feedback from the field and help shape future Army solutions. TiC is about more than just equipment, it\u2019s about creating an agile, data-driven and Soldier-informed approach to modernization.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe American Soldier is innovative. They are smart. They are hungry for a change,\u201d said Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll during a Fox News interview<\/a> on May 1, 2025. This sentiment reflects the underlying philosophy of TiC. Soldiers must be empowered with technology and organizational flexibility to adapt on the fly. That\u2019s why the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) is focused not just on building systems but delivering them in a way that supports experimentation and rapid improvement.<\/p>\n

FROM TIC 1.0 TO 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n

TiC began with six initial units under what has since become known as \u201cTiC 1.0.\u201d These included elements from the 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, 1st Cavalry Division and others selected for their operational diversity and readiness. These efforts laid the foundation for the next phase of the program by identifying capability gaps, refining training requirements and informing changes in unit structure and concept of operations, or CONOPS.<\/p>\n

One key lesson learned was the need for flexibility in how systems are configured and deployed based on mission type and terrain. Units provided direct feedback that led to redesigns, simplified interfaces and more modular capabilities\u2014changes that directly shaped TiC 2.0.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not saying, \u2018TiC 1.0 is done, now onto TiC 2.0,\u2019 \u201d explained Maj. James Duffy, TiC lead at PEO IEW&S. \u201cIt\u2019s a natural evolution. We\u2019re expanding the types of units we engage with\u2014aviation, fires, intelligence battalions, special forces, multidomain task forces\u2014and we\u2019re adding granularity to how and where capabilities are delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n

In TiC 2.0, the Army is pushing even further. It\u2019s not just about issuing new equipment; it\u2019s also about evaluating how formations are structured. This fall, the Army will test new force design concepts at Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable. This will include experimentation with smaller, more mobile command posts that are easier to relocate and harder to target.<\/p>\n

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TiC\u2019s unit diversity allows the Army to gather data across different environments, which in turn drives design decisions. For example, requirements in the Pacific marked by dispersed terrain and long-range operations differ from those in Europe, where maneuver and electromagnetic warfare challenges dominate. These operational realities influence form factors, network resilience and sustainment strategies. The goal is to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach and instead tailor capabilities to the mission.<\/p>\n

DRIVING TIC FORWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building on its foundational role, PEO IEW&S continues to support TiC by rapidly fielding and refining capabilities through a Soldier-centered lens.<\/p>\n

Current PEO IEW&S systems supporting TiC units include:<\/p>\n