The U.S. Army’s current data architecture is complex and focused on networks, systems, and message protocols for moving and sharing data. This architectural focus creates excessive data duplication and retention, reduces data sharing, and impedes data-driven decision dominance. The Army must transition from its current network/systems-centric architecture to become a data-centric force. Faster on-demand data delivery to decision makers will enable accelerated mission execution and success, as directed by the Secretary of the Army.
To address this challenge, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (DASA) for Data, Engineering, and Software (DES) has defined this Unified Data Reference Architecture (UDRA). This UDRA introduces data mesh principles to flatten and simplify the Army’s data architecture, streamline data product sharing across mission partners, and support data-driven decision making at greater speed and scale.
Year published: 2024
URL: https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2024/10/17/3673566a/udra-v1-0-final.pdf