BigBear.ai, a leader in AI-powered decision intelligence for defense and national security, showcased its Virtual Anticipation Network (VANE) platform at Project Convergence - Capstone 5 (PC-C5), a multinational military experiment held in 2025. Involving forces from Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and all U.S. military branches, PC-C5 tested Next Generation Command Control (NGC2) systems to advance defense transformation for future warfighters.
BigBear.ai’s VANE platform excelled in PC-C5, enhancing situational awareness.
AI-driven forecasting and sentiment analysis detected adversarial narratives.
Metadata tagging streamlined navigation in complex operational environments.
Multinational forces from seven countries tested AI-integrated command systems.
Feedback will drive enhancements for military and intelligence applications.
VANE supports real-time decision-making in dynamic, high-stakes settings.
The VANE platform proved critical in enabling rapid situational awareness and threat identification during PC-C5. Its advanced AI models provided accurate forecasting, sentiment analysis to counter adversarial narratives, and metadata tagging for efficient media filtering in unfamiliar environments. Ryan Legge, President of National Security at BigBear.ai, says: “BigBear.ai is proud that VANE continues to demonstrate operational value in real-world exercises and experiments like PC-C5, involving forces from multiple nations. These environments validate the critical role AI plays in supporting faster, more accurate decision-making for warfighters.”
PC-C5’s focus on integrating AI-driven technologies aligns with BigBear.ai’s mission to equip military and intelligence professionals with tools for complex operational environments. VANE’s capabilities, including predictive analytics and automated data curation, enabled multinational forces to test NGC2 systems effectively. The platform’s ability to process vast publicly available information (PAI) and deliver actionable insights supports proactive operational readiness and mission effectiveness. Feedback from the experiment will inform future enhancements, ensuring VANE remains a cornerstone of defense innovation.
BigBear.ai, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, continues to expand its influence in AI-driven defense solutions. Despite a reported $159.87 million in revenue and ongoing losses in 2024, the company’s stock surged 29.83% in a week, reflecting strong market momentum. Strategic partnerships, such as with Hardy Dynamics for the U.S. Army’s Project Linchpin and in the UAE with Easy Lease and Vigilix, underscore its growing global presence. Analyst firm H.C. Wainwright raised its price target to $9, citing contract momentum and a $384.9M backlog.
BigBear.ai’s participation in PC-C5 highlights its leadership in delivering mission-ready AI, empowering warfighters with cutting-edge tools to perceive, predict, and act decisively in evolving defense landscapes.
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions and services for national security, defense, travel and trade, manufacturing and supply chains. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s artificial intelligence and predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI.
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