US Naval Air Systems Command has selected L3Harris Technologies to develop the Red Wolf vehicles for the Precision Attack Strike Munition initiative of the Marine Corps.
This selection is aimed at enhancing the long-range precision weapons capabilities essential for modern warfare.
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The decision to utilise L3Harris’ Red Wolf systems was influenced by the success of 52 launched effects vehicle flights, including a recent low-altitude test conducted from a Marine AH-1Z helicopter.
L3Harris chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik said: “Recent conflicts and incursions over NATO airspace, particularly with the increased use of mass-produced drones, demonstrates the urgent need for cost-effective alternatives to exquisite munitions.
“Our proven Red Wolf system can bring affordable mass to the Marine’s arsenal of advanced munitions within the timeline US officials have outlined to support the most lethal fighting force in the world.”
Red Wolf systems are capable of reaching distances of 200 nautical miles when launched from vertical take-off and landing platforms. This range significantly surpasses the single-digit nautical miles range of existing missile options.
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By GlobalDataThe system also includes beyond line-of-sight communication and autonomous over-the-horizon engagements, which are expected to increase the number of aircraft available for strike tasks.
L3Harris introduced the Red Wolf systems through the Long-Range Advanced Missile programme as part of the Defence Innovation Acceleration initiative. This programme aims to address pressing military needs and confirm system requirements via operational demonstrations.
In February 2025, L3Harris verified the design of a fiber-optic cable tether that connects a torpedo to its origin submarine, providing a greater range for communications. This concept was known as the ‘Improved Post-Launch Communications System’ (IPCLS).
