US’s L3Harris Reveals New Red and Green Wolf Missiles Enhancing U.S. Precision and EW Deployment in Indo-Pacific
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On July 17, 2025, L3Harris Technologies revealed a new generation of launched effects vehicles designed to meet the U.S. Department of Defense’s urgent demand for affordable, adaptable, and multi-domain munitions. As reported by L3Harris Technologies, the Red Wolf and Green Wolf systems respond directly to the strategic shift toward “affordable mass,” a concept propelled by the lessons learned in Ukraine and the Middle East. Their unveiling comes amid heightened focus on long-range precision strike and electronic warfare dominance, particularly in the Indo-Pacific context. These systems could profoundly impact the U.S. military’s operational posture, especially in contested environments.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
By unveiling the Red Wolf and Green Wolf vehicles, L3Harris positions itself at the forefront of a critical transformation in U.S. strike and electronic warfare capabilities (Picture source: L3Harris Technologies)
The Red Wolf and Green Wolf are the first two entries in L3Harris’ new family of launched effects vehicles engineered for kinetic and electronic warfare roles respectively. Designed to be air-, land-, or sea-launched, the vehicles share a common modular architecture with high subsonic speed, a ceiling of approximately 40,000 feet, and a standoff range exceeding 200 nautical miles. Red Wolf is configured for long-range precision strikes against moving targets, while Green Wolf carries electronic warfare payloads for attack, surveillance, and real-time targeting. Both platforms are capable of swarming, mid-flight collaboration, and dynamic re-targeting, offering the U.S. military a versatile and scalable force multiplier.
The development of the Wolf Pack began five years ago and has progressed from design to low-rate initial production with remarkable speed. Over 40 test flights have already validated their performance and adaptability. The vehicles are being assembled at a dedicated modular facility in Ashburn, Virginia, which is scaling to produce hundreds of units annually. L3Harris has invested in automated lines and infrastructure upgrades to support sustained low-cost output. The program also reflects close coordination with Marine Corps and Navy aviation commands, with initial deployment planned for AH-1Z Viper and MH-60 Seahawk platforms.
Compared to legacy cruise missiles such as the AGM-158 JASSM or the ADM-160 MALD, Red Wolf and Green Wolf offer substantial cost-efficiency, with unit prices estimated between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on payload. This price point contrasts sharply with multimillion-dollar alternatives, enabling the U.S. to deploy large volumes without compromising lethality. In electronic warfare, Green Wolf could complement or partially replace systems like MALD-J, offering enhanced modularity and real-time mission flexibility. The decision to shape the airframe for optional radar visibility also enables tailored tactical profiles, whether for penetration or deception.
Strategically, the introduction of these systems signals a paradigm shift in deterrence and operational planning, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. The ability to launch precision and EW assets from distributed platforms, rotary-wing aircraft, surface vessels, or future palletized airborne systems, provides a counter to A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) architectures such as China’s. The low-cost, high-impact design is intended to saturate enemy defenses, forcing adversaries to expend expensive interceptors and exposing gaps in their kill chains. As swarming and collaboration capabilities mature, these systems may form the basis of next-generation manned-unmanned teaming doctrines.
By unveiling the Red Wolf and Green Wolf vehicles, L3Harris positions itself at the forefront of a critical transformation in U.S. strike and electronic warfare capabilities. The blend of affordability, modularity, and cross-domain operability reflects a deliberate response to modern threats and emerging operational concepts. As geopolitical competition intensifies, especially in the Pacific theater, these launched effects vehicles could redefine how the United States projects power, sustains deterrence, and disrupts adversarial defenses in a new era of multidomain warfare.
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On July 17, 2025, L3Harris Technologies revealed a new generation of launched effects vehicles designed to meet the U.S. Department of Defense’s urgent demand for affordable, adaptable, and multi-domain munitions. As reported by L3Harris Technologies, the Red Wolf and Green Wolf systems respond directly to the strategic shift toward “affordable mass,” a concept propelled by the lessons learned in Ukraine and the Middle East. Their unveiling comes amid heightened focus on long-range precision strike and electronic warfare dominance, particularly in the Indo-Pacific context. These systems could profoundly impact the U.S. military’s operational posture, especially in contested environments.
Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
By unveiling the Red Wolf and Green Wolf vehicles, L3Harris positions itself at the forefront of a critical transformation in U.S. strike and electronic warfare capabilities (Picture source: L3Harris Technologies)
The Red Wolf and Green Wolf are the first two entries in L3Harris’ new family of launched effects vehicles engineered for kinetic and electronic warfare roles respectively. Designed to be air-, land-, or sea-launched, the vehicles share a common modular architecture with high subsonic speed, a ceiling of approximately 40,000 feet, and a standoff range exceeding 200 nautical miles. Red Wolf is configured for long-range precision strikes against moving targets, while Green Wolf carries electronic warfare payloads for attack, surveillance, and real-time targeting. Both platforms are capable of swarming, mid-flight collaboration, and dynamic re-targeting, offering the U.S. military a versatile and scalable force multiplier.
The development of the Wolf Pack began five years ago and has progressed from design to low-rate initial production with remarkable speed. Over 40 test flights have already validated their performance and adaptability. The vehicles are being assembled at a dedicated modular facility in Ashburn, Virginia, which is scaling to produce hundreds of units annually. L3Harris has invested in automated lines and infrastructure upgrades to support sustained low-cost output. The program also reflects close coordination with Marine Corps and Navy aviation commands, with initial deployment planned for AH-1Z Viper and MH-60 Seahawk platforms.
Compared to legacy cruise missiles such as the AGM-158 JASSM or the ADM-160 MALD, Red Wolf and Green Wolf offer substantial cost-efficiency, with unit prices estimated between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on payload. This price point contrasts sharply with multimillion-dollar alternatives, enabling the U.S. to deploy large volumes without compromising lethality. In electronic warfare, Green Wolf could complement or partially replace systems like MALD-J, offering enhanced modularity and real-time mission flexibility. The decision to shape the airframe for optional radar visibility also enables tailored tactical profiles, whether for penetration or deception.
Strategically, the introduction of these systems signals a paradigm shift in deterrence and operational planning, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. The ability to launch precision and EW assets from distributed platforms, rotary-wing aircraft, surface vessels, or future palletized airborne systems, provides a counter to A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) architectures such as China’s. The low-cost, high-impact design is intended to saturate enemy defenses, forcing adversaries to expend expensive interceptors and exposing gaps in their kill chains. As swarming and collaboration capabilities mature, these systems may form the basis of next-generation manned-unmanned teaming doctrines.
By unveiling the Red Wolf and Green Wolf vehicles, L3Harris positions itself at the forefront of a critical transformation in U.S. strike and electronic warfare capabilities. The blend of affordability, modularity, and cross-domain operability reflects a deliberate response to modern threats and emerging operational concepts. As geopolitical competition intensifies, especially in the Pacific theater, these launched effects vehicles could redefine how the United States projects power, sustains deterrence, and disrupts adversarial defenses in a new era of multidomain warfare.
