Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have officially entered the race for the US Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program. Both companies confirmed their participation but remained tight-lipped about their design proposals and potential teaming arrangements, according to statements shared with Breaking Defense.
The CAML initiative is designed to produce autonomous or optionally crewed mobile launch systems capable of cross-domain operations. These systems are expected to supplement or replace current US Army launchers with greater mobility, flexibility, and transportability across multiple combat domains.
In a request for proposals issued in late June, the Army outlined two variants: CAML Heavy (CAML-H) and CAML Medium (CAML-M). The CAML-H will be integrated onto a 15-ton M1075 Palletized Load System vehicle or similar, with the capacity to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles or PAC-3 MSE interceptors.
On the other hand, the CAML-M will be built on the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) chassis and configured to fire MLRS munitions or AIM-9X interceptors under the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) framework. The program signals a significant step in the modernization of the Army’s artillery and air defense systems.
