AML is a Long Range Precision Fires Cross Function Team, DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center, and DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center Science and Technology initiative to develop and demonstrate an autonomous, unmanned, highly mobile, C-130 transportable launcher.  The prototype launcher will be capable of leader-follower autonomy, autonomous way point navigation, drive-by-wire, and remote launcher turret and fire control operation. It will be capable of launching longer munitions while remaining compatible with the current munitions.

Importance to the Army

An AML would thicken the force by providing Fires Forces with additional launcher platforms to mass fires with minimal impact on force structure manning.  The AML would also provide the Army a force multiplier increasing capacity (3X increase in fire power/ magazine depth) and force projection in support of Joint Operations.