Army Fields Launched-Effects Systems to 11 of 12 Divisions
Lt. Col. Hunter Gray says the Army has delivered launched-effects systems to 11 headquarters divisions and each multi-domain task force.
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The Army has delivered launched-effects systems to 11 of its 12 headquarters divisions, according to Lt. Col. Hunter Gray, product manager for launched effects under Program Acquisition Executive Maneuver Air. The Army has also delivered systems to each multi-domain task force.
Key details
- The Army plans to begin fielding systems to the remaining headquarters division in December 2026, Gray said.
- A 2025 memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the Army to equip each headquarters division and multi-domain task force by the end of 2026.
- Griffon Aerospace supplied the majority of the systems.
- Launched effects include unmanned aircraft or payloads deployed from crewed aircraft, ground vehicles or maritime platforms.
The Army has delivered launched-effects systems to 11 of its 12 headquarters divisions.
Why it matters
Launched effects can be deployed from several kinds of platforms, including crewed aircraft and ground vehicles. The Army’s stated deadline covers both its headquarters divisions and multi-domain task forces.
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