DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle

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RTX's Raytheon, Forterra, Oshkosh Defense and Ursa Major conduct successful autonomous launcher demonstration for U.S. Army
Prnewswire· 2025-03-25 13:00
Core Insights - Raytheon successfully demonstrated its DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle at the U.S. Army's Project Convergence, showcasing its capability to operate without a driver [1][3] - The DeepStrike launcher is designed to enhance the U.S. Army's future fires requirements by providing a modern platform with autonomous capabilities and increased magazine depth [3] Company Overview - Raytheon, part of RTX, is a leading provider of defense solutions, focusing on integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, advanced sensors, and missile defense systems [5] - RTX is the largest aerospace and defense company globally, with over 185,000 employees and projected sales exceeding $80 billion in 2024 [6] Technology and Development - The DeepStrike launcher utilizes a new missile developed for the U.S. Army's Joint Reduced Range Rocket program through rapid prototyping [3] - The collaboration for the DeepStrike project includes contributions from Forterra for self-driving technology, Oshkosh Defense for the vehicle platform, and Ursa Major for the missile's rocket motor [2] Future Plans - The team will continue autonomy testing over the next year, focusing on both offensive and defensive operations in challenging environments [4]