your team is notified when your tech building is constructed along with tier 1 unlocking.

interacting with the tech building and selecting the begin upgrade option is how you begin upgrades for the next tech level.

everything is a war of ATTRITION. the faction who progresses tech the fastest gains tactical superiority.

your faction tech level starts at 0. you can increase tech level by constructing the tech building.

weapons, gear, and vehicles are locked behind tech levels. There are 5 levels.