26 March, 2025 RTX DeepStrike Autonomous Rocker Launcher. Photo credits: RTX
U.S. defense contractor RTX has introduced the DeepStrike unmanned wheeled MLRS, the company announced on its official website.
The system successfully completed its first live-fire tests as part of the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence, demonstrating synchronization and effective remote control over various distances.
Firings were carried out during practical launcher tests to verify its compliance with combat missions.
DeepStrike is based on the FMTV A2 truck chassis, which is longer than the FMTV M1140 used for the M142 HIMARS system.
Firings of the RTX DeepStrike unmanned rocket system. Photo credits: RTXFirings of the RTX DeepStrike unmanned rocket system. Photo credits: RTX
The extended platform allows for larger transport-launch containers and longer missiles, increasing caliber and range.
The system can carry two launch pods, giving it the same firepower as the tracked M270 MLRS but on a wheeled platform.
“DeepStrike provides soldiers with a modern platform, autonomous capability, and increased magazine depth to meet the Army’s future fires requirements,” Brian Burton, vice president of Precision Fires & Maneuver at Raytheon, shared.
Loading a container with M30A1 missiles into an M142 HIMARS launcher of the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, June 2020. Photo credits: DVIDSLoading a container with M30A1 missiles into an M142 HIMARS launcher of the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, June 2020. Photo credits: DVIDS
Militarnyi previously reported that Australia has received delivery of its first batch of HIMARS rocket systems.
The initial two launchers arrived on March 21, 2025, at Avalon Airport aboard a C-17A transport aircraft.
These systems will be used to train maintenance crews and operators, bolstering Australia’s artillery capabilities, which have remained limited in recent years.