Concise Summary:
The US Army has released version 2 of its Unified Network Plan (AUN 2.0), building upon the original goal of unifying all networks into one by 2027. AUN 2.0 focuses heavily on preparing the Army for Multi-Domain Operations, acknowledging a rapidly evolving global information environment demanding a data-centric approach. The updated plan emphasizes an operationalization strategy for deploying the unified network across the battlefield and aligns with the Army’s long-term vision for Multi-Domain Operations by 2030. AUN 2.0 aims to enhance the warfighter’s ability to leverage data in all domains, including land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. The plan also includes a focus on Zero Trust security principles to ensure network integrity and access control.
Key Points:
- The Army’s Unified Network Plan.
- 0, building off previous iterations, aims to create a single, shared network for soldiers while deployed and at bases.
- The plan prioritizes multi-domain operations as the core focus, recognizing the evolving nature of warfare in a multifaceted digital environment.
- AUN.
- 0 acknowledges that technological advancements and global events have transformed the information environment into a more complex and contested space.
- The updated plan will serve as a roadmap for the Army’s unified network by 2027, outlining its transition to multi-domain operations by.
- The plan outlines crucial enablers required for achieving this goal, highlighting the strategic direction and implementation measures needed for success.
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