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...

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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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