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Army Nears Request for Autonomous Launcher Prototypes

January 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The Army is set to request proposals for CAML prototypes.
The goal is to award an Other Transaction Agreement by the end of the year.
The Army is seeking three or four vendors for the program.
The program aims for an autonomous platform with swappable munitions.

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Strategic Implications

This development may signal the Army's shift towards more agile and flexible procurement strategies, which could benefit non-traditional vendors. The 'teams of teams' approach suggests a focus on collaborative innovation, which may accelerate the development of autonomous systems and could have broader implications for the defense industry.

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What Happened

New Approach Seeks Agile, Flexible Solutions for Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher

The US Army is nearing the release of a request for prototype proposals for its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program, with the goal of awarding an Other Transaction Agreement by the end of the year. The service’s chief technology officer, Alex Miller, stated that the Army is seeking a more agile and flexible approach to the program, with a focus on bringing together multiple vendors to create a modular and adaptable system. This approach is part of a broader effort to create a ’teams of teams’ model, similar to the one used in the Next Generational Command and Control program. The Army hopes to have vendors show off prototypes in mid- to late-summer, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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