U.S. L3Harris launches Red Wolf and Green Wolf autonomous munitions for long-range strike and electronic warfare
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According to information published by the American Company L3Harris on July 17, 2025, the company has officially debuted its new launched effects munitions, Red Wolf™ and Green Wolf™, in response to the U.S. Department of Defense’s growing demand for advanced, adaptable, and cost-effective strike and electronic warfare solutions. Developed over the past five years, these multi-role vehicles represent a significant leap forward in networked munitions capable of being deployed from air, ground, or maritime platforms to support joint all-domain operations.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
American Company L3Harris’ pack of launched effects is comprised of multi-role vehicles that support special warfighter operations in highly contested areas and across multi-domain environments. (Picture source: L3Harris)
Launched effects munitions are compact air-launched or ground-launched autonomous systems designed to perform key tactical functions inside contested or denied areas without putting manned platforms at risk. These systems are carried by helicopters, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, or naval assets and then released into the battlespace to perform specific missions such as surveillance, electronic warfare, communications relay, or kinetic strikes. Once deployed, they operate independently or in coordination with other assets, leveraging advanced software to navigate, detect, attack, and re-task in real time. Their value lies in extending the operational reach of traditional platforms, rapidly engaging targets, and enabling distributed warfare across multiple domains.
The Red Wolf is L3Harris’ kinetic platform within this family. It is engineered for long-range precision strike missions and can engage targets deep into contested territory. Its modular payload design allows for different warhead configurations depending on mission requirements. In parallel, the Green Wolf is tailored for electronic warfare missions, featuring a robust sensor suite capable of electronic attack, detection, identification, and geolocation of enemy signals. Together, Red Wolf and Green Wolf form a complete multi-domain toolkit that enables commanders to strike, jam, or surveil as operational needs evolve.
Both vehicles feature advanced onboard software that supports autonomous coordination, swarming behaviors, dynamic re-targeting, and in-flight mission updates. They are built to be modular and scalable, making them adaptable to various tactical environments. Additionally, both platforms can be recovered and reused depending on mission profile and design configuration, offering significant cost and logistics advantages.
These launched effects systems are L3Harris’ direct response to the increasing operational needs of the U.S. Department of Defense, which is seeking intelligent, flexible, and affordable munitions capable of operating effectively in heavily defended areas. With more than 40 successful flight tests already completed, the company is preparing for low-rate initial production with dozens of systems expected by the end of 2025. The ramp-up will be supported by investments in automated manufacturing and expanded production infrastructure.
The Red Wolf and Green Wolf signal a strategic transformation in how the U.S. military approaches long-range engagements, electronic dominance, and unmanned warfare. As part of a broader shift toward distributed lethality and networked fires, L3Harris’ new launched effects systems enhance the survivability and effectiveness of manned forces while delivering lethal and non-lethal capabilities in the most challenging operational environments.
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According to information published by the American Company L3Harris on July 17, 2025, the company has officially debuted its new launched effects munitions, Red Wolf™ and Green Wolf™, in response to the U.S. Department of Defense’s growing demand for advanced, adaptable, and cost-effective strike and electronic warfare solutions. Developed over the past five years, these multi-role vehicles represent a significant leap forward in networked munitions capable of being deployed from air, ground, or maritime platforms to support joint all-domain operations.
Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
American Company L3Harris’ pack of launched effects is comprised of multi-role vehicles that support special warfighter operations in highly contested areas and across multi-domain environments. (Picture source: L3Harris)
Launched effects munitions are compact air-launched or ground-launched autonomous systems designed to perform key tactical functions inside contested or denied areas without putting manned platforms at risk. These systems are carried by helicopters, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, or naval assets and then released into the battlespace to perform specific missions such as surveillance, electronic warfare, communications relay, or kinetic strikes. Once deployed, they operate independently or in coordination with other assets, leveraging advanced software to navigate, detect, attack, and re-task in real time. Their value lies in extending the operational reach of traditional platforms, rapidly engaging targets, and enabling distributed warfare across multiple domains.
The Red Wolf is L3Harris’ kinetic platform within this family. It is engineered for long-range precision strike missions and can engage targets deep into contested territory. Its modular payload design allows for different warhead configurations depending on mission requirements. In parallel, the Green Wolf is tailored for electronic warfare missions, featuring a robust sensor suite capable of electronic attack, detection, identification, and geolocation of enemy signals. Together, Red Wolf and Green Wolf form a complete multi-domain toolkit that enables commanders to strike, jam, or surveil as operational needs evolve.
Both vehicles feature advanced onboard software that supports autonomous coordination, swarming behaviors, dynamic re-targeting, and in-flight mission updates. They are built to be modular and scalable, making them adaptable to various tactical environments. Additionally, both platforms can be recovered and reused depending on mission profile and design configuration, offering significant cost and logistics advantages.
These launched effects systems are L3Harris’ direct response to the increasing operational needs of the U.S. Department of Defense, which is seeking intelligent, flexible, and affordable munitions capable of operating effectively in heavily defended areas. With more than 40 successful flight tests already completed, the company is preparing for low-rate initial production with dozens of systems expected by the end of 2025. The ramp-up will be supported by investments in automated manufacturing and expanded production infrastructure.
The Red Wolf and Green Wolf signal a strategic transformation in how the U.S. military approaches long-range engagements, electronic dominance, and unmanned warfare. As part of a broader shift toward distributed lethality and networked fires, L3Harris’ new launched effects systems enhance the survivability and effectiveness of manned forces while delivering lethal and non-lethal capabilities in the most challenging operational environments.
