General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Parry Labs have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track digital integration across U.S. Army combat systems, combining decades of vehicle development experience with next-generation software expertise. The collaboration is designed to enhance the digital backbone of ground forces, improving the efficiency, speed, and adaptability of future armored vehicle operations.
Under the agreement, Parry Labs will supply its modular software stack, AI-driven infrastructure, and edge-computing solutions, enabling seamless communication and real-time data processing across multiple platforms. GDLS, a leader in armored vehicle manufacturing, will leverage its long-standing engineering capabilities to support the integration of advanced digital systems into ground combat vehicles. Together, the companies aim to establish an end-to-end software delivery framework that accelerates capability deployment to soldiers in the field.
The initiative aligns closely with the U.S. Army’s modernization strategy, which emphasizes open-architecture designs and rapid technology integration. The collaboration will be officially showcased at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 event in Washington, D.C., highlighting the growing role of software-centric warfare in future military operations.
The GDLS-Parry Labs partnership reflects a broader digital transformation wave across the U.S. defense ecosystem. Programs like the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) and Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) already utilize open systems for faster upgrades and modular sensor integration. Similar efforts are underway across the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and the U.S. Navy’s Project Overmatch, both of which focus on creating interconnected, resilient, data-driven military networks that enable joint all-domain operations and rapid decision-making in complex combat environments.
