Textron Systems’ Damocles loitering munition selected for U.S. Army LASSO prototype contract

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-17T00:37:21+00:00

Textron Systems has gained a prototype agreement for its Damocles loitering munition under the U.S. Army's LASSO program, highlighting the significance of advanced loitering munitions in modern warfare.

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2026-03-17 00:37:21

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Textron Systems has secured a prototype agreement with the U.S. Army for its Damocles loitering munition system under the Low Altitude Stalking & Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program. The Damocles system, featuring a GEN2 Explosively Formed Penetrator and VTOL capability, is designed for lethal effects in peer warfare, beyond-line-of-sight operations, and offers a modular open systems approach for payload integration. This selection underscores the growing importance of loitering munition technology in modern battlefield protection.

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