RTX's Raytheon, Forterra, Oshkosh Defense and Ursa Major conduct successful autonomous launcher demonstration for U.S. Army

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RTX's Raytheon business has successfully demonstrated its DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle in a live fire test at the U.S. Army's Project Convergence. The self-driving launcher, developed through a collaboration between Raytheon, Forterra, Oshkosh Defense, and Ursa Major, operates without requiring a driver and is designed for all-weather conditions and terrains.

The demonstration featured a new Raytheon-made missile for the U.S. Army's Joint Reduced Range Rocket program, developed through rapid prototyping. The DeepStrike launcher offers increased weapons capacity compared to current systems and can accommodate various missile sizes, enhancing Army mobility and survivability. Further autonomy testing, including offensive and defensive fires in challenging environments, is planned for the next year.

Positive

• Successful demonstration of autonomous launcher technology
• Increased weapons capacity compared to current systems
• Multi-missile compatibility enhancing operational flexibility
• All-weather and all-terrain operational capability

Negative

• Additional testing required before full deployment
• System still in development phase

Live fire featured DeepStrike launcher at Project Convergence

FORT IRWIN, Calif., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced its DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle, which does not require a driver, successfully completed a live fire demonstration at the U.S. Army's Project Convergence.

Raytheon led the effort producing the precision missile and launcher, Forterra supplied the self-driving technology, Oshkosh Defense provided the vehicle platform and electronic systems, and Ursa Major manufactured the missile's rocket motor.

"DeepStrike provides soldiers with a modern platform, autonomous capability and increased magazine depth to meet the Army's future fires requirements," said Brian Burton, vice president of Precision Fires & Maneuver at Raytheon. "At Project Convergence, Raytheon demonstrated revolutionary autonomous launcher technology: a self-driving launcher designed to operate seamlessly in all weather conditions, on all terrains, and in harsh battlefield environments."

The demonstration used a new Raytheon-made missile, developed for the U.S. Army's Joint Reduced Range Rocket program, that was created via a rapid prototyping initiative. The DeepStrike launcher increases the amount of weapons compared to what is currently fielded. The launcher can fire missiles of various sizes, while providing the Army more mobility and survivability.

Over the next year, the team will continue its autonomy testing to include both offensive and defensive fires in stressing environments.

About Raytheon                                                                                                                         
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.

About RTX                                                                                                                                                               
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What was demonstrated in RTX's DeepStrike launcher test at Project Convergence?

RTX's Raytheon demonstrated a self-driving autonomous mobile launcher vehicle that successfully completed a live fire test, featuring a new missile for the Joint Reduced Range Rocket program.

Which companies collaborated with RTX on the DeepStrike launcher project?

The project involved Raytheon (RTX) leading missile and launcher production, Forterra providing self-driving technology, Oshkosh Defense supplying the vehicle platform, and Ursa Major manufacturing the rocket motor.

What are the key advantages of RTX's DeepStrike launcher system?

The DeepStrike launcher offers increased weapons capacity, compatibility with various missile sizes, enhanced mobility and survivability, and autonomous operation in all weather conditions and terrains.

What are RTX's future plans for the DeepStrike launcher system?

Over the next year, RTX will conduct further autonomy testing, including both offensive and defensive fires in stressing environments.