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US Marine Corps Selects L3Harris for Precision Attack Munition

February 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

L3Harris wins $86.2 million PASM contract.
Red Wolf weapon to be delivered by end of fiscal 2027.
System provides cost-effective, longer-range precision capability.
Contract covers unspecified number of Red Wolf units.

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Strategic Implications

This selection may indicate the Marine Corps' focus on enhancing its aviation assets with longer-range, precision capabilities. The choice of L3Harris' Red Wolf system suggests a preference for cost-effective solutions that can deliver diverse effects, which could benefit the Marines in future operations, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.

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What Happened

New Red Wolf Weapon To Enhance AH-1Z Helicopter Capabilities

The US Marine Corps has selected L3Harris as the winner of its Precision Attack Strike Munition (PASM) program, with a contract worth $86.2 million. The deal will see the delivery of L3Harris’ Red Wolf weapon, designed for use on the AH-1Z helicopter, by the end of fiscal 2027. According to Naval Air Systems Command, the PASM program aims to provide a cost-effective, longer-range precision weapon for the Marine Corps. The selection was announced by Naval Air Systems Command and reported by Breaking Defense.

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