Army Raises Striveworks AI Targeting Contract Tenfold to $700 Million
The Army's enterprise deal for Striveworks' Chariot AI, which sorts sensor and drone data into potential targets, now runs to $700 million over five years as NGC2 moves to I Corps.
The Army's enterprise deal for Striveworks' Chariot AI, which sorts sensor and drone data into potential targets, now runs to $700 million over five years as NGC2 moves to I Corps.
The Army has expanded Striveworks' enterprise contract tenfold, from $70 million to $700 million over five years, Striveworks said Oct. 22. The deal carries the company's Chariot AI platform to more units and missions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Army award Striveworks?
Striveworks said its Army enterprise contract grew tenfold, from $70 million to $700 million over five years, bringing its Chariot AI platform to more units and missions.
What does Chariot do?
Chariot processes data from radios, reports, sensors and drones to help soldiers decide which contacts are targets worth attention, and compares them against a commander's priorities, Business Insider reported. CEO Jim Rebesco said it compresses about an hour of work by four to 10 people into minutes.
Do humans stay in the loop?
Striveworks says its Chariot Forge agents operate within defined permissions, with human review and authorization at critical decision points.
How does this connect to NGC2?
Chariot is a core AI element of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control program. Striveworks also holds a five-year, $200 million NGC2 contract, and its role has moved from division prototypes to supporting I Corps, the company said.
When will NGC2 reach all of I Corps?
Lt. Gen. Matt McFarlane said fielding across the corps by the end of fiscal 2027 depends on resources, per Army Times. The Army's fiscal 2027 request includes $904 million for NGC2.
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