Army pushes for smarter battlefield logistics when networks are jammed

The U.S. Army is working on 'precision logistics' systems to keep troops supplied even when enemy attacks cut communications. Experts from DEVCOM, CNAS, and Wind RiverX say the goal is to deliver exactly what soldiers need, exactly where they need it, without relying on continuous data links.

The challenge is collecting accurate, real-time information about supplies and vehicles across dispersed battlefields, then using software-defined systems and smart warehousing to predict needs. The takeaway: future wars will be won by armies that can move fuel and ammo through contested environments as cleverly as they move troops.