Army Deploys Launched Effects to 11 Divisions with Griffon Aerospace's Support
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The U.S. Army has successfully fielded launched effects to 11 out of its 12 headquarters divisions, primarily supplied by Griffon Aerospace. This initiative aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s 2025 Drone Dominance memo, which mandates that each division and multi-domain task force (MDTF) receive these unmanned systems by the end of 2026.
The significance of this deployment lies in enhancing operational capabilities while minimizing risks to personnel. Launched effects, which include unmanned aircraft and payloads, extend the operational reach of military units and provide various kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities. The Army's collaboration with established industry partners has been crucial in meeting its fielding goals efficiently.
The Army plans to provide the final division with launched effects next month. Lt. Col. Hunter Gray emphasized the rapid scaling of these systems, noting that Griffon Aerospace has been able to deliver hundreds of systems per month, significantly contributing to the Army's operational readiness and adaptability in the evolving drone landscape.
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Army fields launched effects to 11 of 12 divisions, with Griffon Aerospace delivering the majority
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