The US Army has contracted defence technology company Picogrid to implement Legion, a software solution designed to integrate disparate military systems.
Legion is designed to address the need for cohesive system integration within the military’s diverse technological landscape. It serves as a bridge, connecting data from various military assets including outdated systems, sensors, and weaponry platforms.
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This data is then streamlined into essential operational applications such as the tactical awareness kit (TAK), which is the Army’s chief app for coordination efforts, along with other pivotal mission-centric software tools.
By transforming isolated data streams into a unified operational picture, Legion enhances decision-making speed and improves collaborative efforts among different military units.
Picogrid co-founder Martin Slosarik said: “Legion breaks down the walls between systems that were never meant to work together.
“We’re giving soldiers access to powerful, modular software that plugs into what they already use and extends its capabilities.”
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By GlobalDataThe US Army Engineer Research and Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory has taken a leading role in this project partnership, with Program Manager David Delaney at the helm of this initiative.
Prior tests of Legion have been conducted with units from both the US Air Force and Space Force and have seen application in numerous extensive Army training operations.
The $1.1m contract aims to further expedite Legion’s assessment process and broaden its deployment throughout various Army divisions for operational use.
Recently, the US Army has initiated the army transformation initiative (ATI), aimed at revamping its operational processes and expediting the delivery of advanced technologies to service members. The initiative is focused on promoting rapid learning, swift adaptation to new challenges, and the provision of ready-to-use technological solutions that are responsive to dynamic operational requirements.
In May 2025, US Army secretary Dan Driscoll, Army chief of staff general Randy George sent a letter to the force and outlined the ATI.
In the letter, they said: “Autonomous systems are becoming more lethal and less expensive. Sensors and decoys are everywhere. Dual-use technologies are continuously evolving and outpacing our processes to defeat them. To maintain our edge on the battlefield, our Army will transform to a leaner, more lethal force by adapting how we fight, train, organise, and buy equipment.”
