US Army Seeks CAML-Lite Autonomous Missile Launcher Prototypes for August 2027 Live-Fire

The US Army released a request for solutions briefs on October 15 for the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher-Lite (CAML-Lite), seeking working prototypes capable of firing live munitions during the Talisman Sabre 2027 exercise in Australia in August 2027. Companies have until October 23 to respond, with prototype agreement awards expected around December 18, 2026; because the Army has limited demonstration funding, bidders that share a larger percentage of the demonstration cost will receive favorable evaluation. Each prototype must feature independent mobility, launching, and reloading capabilities to reduce reliance on large crewed resupply teams, and agreements will include a priced option for 1 to 6 additional units for soldier testing with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii or international partners like Australia. The broader CAML program aims to replace the bulky Typhon long-range launcher with a modular design that avoids vendor lock-in, following an August agreement worth up to $33.4M with the Georgia Tech Research Institute to serve as the prototype weapon systems integrator.