US Army tests new DeepStrike autonomous rocket launcher to launch more missiles with less manpower

On March 25, 2025, at the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 5 event held in Fort Irwin, California, Raytheon, an RTX business, conducted a live fire demonstration of its DeepStrike autonomous mobile launcher vehicle. The system, which does not require a driver, was developed through collaboration with Forterra, Oshkosh Defense, and Ursa Major. Raytheon led the development of the launcher and missile; Forterra provided the autonomous driving system; Oshkosh Defense supplied the vehicle platform and electronic systems; and Ursa Major manufactured the missile’s rocket motor. Read full defense news at this link...

The DeepStrike launcher is designed to accommodate multiple missile sizes and types, and to increase the number of weapons carried compared to current systems. (Picture source: Raytheon)

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