Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are competing to develop the U.S. Army’s next-generation Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML).
Both a Lockheed representative and Tom Laliberty, who heads Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems, confirmed their companies’ involvement to Breaking Defense. Details regarding their proposals or any potential partnerships were not disclosed.
Inside the CAML Initiative
The U.S. Army defines CAML as a versatile, autonomous or optionally manned launcher system, designed for air mobility and capable of delivering cross-domain fires. It’s envisioned as a future alternative or supplement to the Army’s current launch platforms.
In late June, the Army released a request for proposals for two variants:
The CAML-H (Heavy) version will be integrated onto a 15-ton tactical vehicle, such as the M1075 Palletized Loading System, and will deploy weapons like the Tomahawk missile and PAC-3 MSE interceptors.
The CAML-M (Medium) variant will be installed on a Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and will support systems like the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and AIM-9X interceptors under the IFPC program.
