FORT IRWIN, Calif. – 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, and 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 both 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 Ursa Major
Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company, providing products and solutions for hypersonic, tactical missile, and space mobility systems. The company applies state-of-the-art digital and additive manufacturing techniques to rapidly produce the most advanced, cost-effective solutions. Ursa Major has category-leading hypersonic, on-orbit, and solid rocket motor propulsion capabilities. Ursa Major’s customers range from commercial space technology providers to enterprise-level aerospace and defense leaders as well as the U.S. government. The company employs the most sought-after engineers from top aerospace programs and universities, united in the core values of disruptive innovation, flying faster, and providing reliable and cost-effective systems. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, with additive manufacturing facilities in Youngstown, Ohio, Ursa Major was named one of the best places to work by Built in Colorado three years in a row.
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. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com.
