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Textron Wins Prototype Agreement for US Army LASSO Program

February 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Textron Systems awarded prototype agreement for LASSO program.
Damocles loitering munition system to be delivered and demonstrated.
System features autonomous search-and-strike capability and VTOL launch.

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Strategic Implications

This selection may indicate the US Army's interest in versatile, portable loitering munitions for frontline units. The Damocles system's modular design and VTOL capability could suggest a shift towards more adaptable and logistically efficient solutions for precision strikes, which may benefit Textron in future procurement decisions.

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What Happened

Portable Loitering Munitions Advance For Frontline Units

Textron Systems has been awarded a prototype agreement by the US Army under the Low Altitude Stalking & Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program. The company will deliver and demonstrate its Damocles loitering munition system, which features a VTOL-launched effect with autonomous or semi-autonomous search-and-strike capability. The LASSO program aims to rapidly deliver a man-portable loitering munition to Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. According to AeroTime, Textron’s selection marks another step in the Army’s push to field portable loitering munitions for frontline units.

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