L3Harris Wins USMC Red Wolf Contract

L3Harris has been awarded an $86.2 million contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to develop, test, and manufacture Red Wolf vehicles for the United States===United States Marine Corps' Precision Attack Strike Munition program. This system aims to provide long-range precision weapons capabilities, extending the range of weapons launched from vertical take-off and landing platforms to 200 nautical miles. The Red Wolf system is designed to fill a critical gap in modern warfare by offering cost-effective alternatives to existing munitions, especially in response to the increased use of mass-produced drones in recent conflicts. The selection follows extensive operational testing, including 52 launched effects vehicle flights and low-altitude test firings from a Marine AH-1Z helicopter. The contract requires L3Harris to deliver all units, manuals, training, support equipment, and test equipment for the AH-1Z by the end of fiscal year 2027.