At the Pentagon’s Courtyard in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. defense company L3Harris revealed its latest kinetic strike platform, Red Wolf. Designed for long-range precision attacks, the unmanned system is part of a new generation of fast-deployable technologies aimed at supporting joint operations across multiple combat domains.
The Red Wolf is built for deep-penetration missions, enabling precision strikes on high-value or time-sensitive targets while keeping launch platforms safely outside of hostile air defenses. This system represents a major advancement in kinetic strike capabilities using guided munitions.
Red Wolf also falls under the Air-Launched Effects (ALE) category — small unmanned systems launched from helicopters, aircraft, or ground vehicles. These platforms serve various roles including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, communication relay, or offensive operations, often ahead of manned forces in contested areas.
While detailed specifications remain classified, L3Harris highlighted the system’s AI-enabled targeting and modular architecture, allowing integration with a wide range of platforms. The Red Wolf is part of a broader unmanned vehicle family called the “Wolf Pack,” all of which are designed for rapid deployment from air, land, or sea platforms using standardized launch interfaces.
Notably, Red Wolf is currently the only ALE platform to be successfully launched from a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter, marking a milestone in operational flexibility and readiness.
This unveiling underscores L3Harris’s pivotal role in the Pentagon’s modernization efforts, especially in areas such as long-range fires and unmanned combat capabilities. The Red Wolf is expected to play a key role in future U.S. military operations across both the Indo-Pacific and European theaters where speed, precision, and survivability are crucial.
