Official: Army On Track To Meet Goal For Fielding Launched Effects Across The Force By End Of 2026

A US Army programme official said the service remained on track to field launched effects by the end of 2026 under a plan covering 12 divisions and three Multi-Domain Task Forces. The effort follows an April 2025 Pentagon directive to accelerate fielding of uncrewed capabilities, including systems released from ground and airborne platforms. The Army selected AEVEX Aerospace’s Atlas for initial short-range fielding after soldier trials, giving units a system with modular payload options for reconnaissance and precision strike as the service builds experience operating launched effects within its formations.