US Army Tests TRV 150 Resupply Drone as Rocket Launcher
The U.S. Army successfully tested a modified TRV 150 logistics drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense contractor Survice Engineering self-funded the attachment of a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to the drone, which normally carries 150 lbs of supplies. The system fired 70mm rockets, aiming to bring precision firepower to lower echelons. The test aligns with Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the 2025 establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a new drone testing ground in Mississippi.
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US Army converts TRV 150 resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test
The US Army successfully tested converting a Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone into a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense contractor Survice Engineering self-funded the project, attaching a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) capable of firing 70mm rockets. The drone, originally designed to carry 150 lbs of supplies, can now deliver precision strikes using autonomous navigation. The test follows a single-shot launcher success in May 2025 and aligns with Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development through Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a new drone testing ground in Mississippi. The capability aims to bring rocket firepower to lower echelons of command.
Military TimesArmy turns resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test
The U.S. Army successfully tested a modified Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense contractor Survice Engineering self-funded the attachment of a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to the logistics drone, which normally carries 150 lbs of supplies. The system fired 70mm rockets, aiming to bring precision fire capabilities to lower echelons. The project has been in development since January 2025, with a single-shot test in May 2025. The test aligns with Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a drone testing ground in Mississippi. The TRV 150 is already fielded with the Army and Marine Corps and relies on autonomous navigation, reducing pilot workload.
Military TimesUS Army Tests TRV 150 Resupply Drone as Rocket Launcher
The US Army successfully tested a modified Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense industry partners attached a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) capable of firing 70mm rockets to the logistics drone, which normally carries 150 lbs of supplies. The project, self-funded by manufacturer Survice Engineering, has been in development since January 2025, with a single-shot test conducted in May 2025. The initiative aims to bring more firepower to lower echelons of command. The TRV 150, described as a 'pickup truck' of the sky, uses autonomous navigation requiring minimal soldier input. The test comes amid broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the 2025 establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a new drone testing ground in Mississippi.
Defense NewsUS Army Tests TRV 150 Resupply Drone as Rocket Launcher
The US Army successfully tested a modified TRV 150 logistics drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense industry partners attached a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to the drone, which normally carries 150 lbs of supplies. The system fired 70mm rockets, aiming to bring precision fire capabilities to lower echelons. The drone manufacturer, Survice Engineering, self-funded the project since January 2025, with a single-shot test in May 2025. The TRV 150 uses autonomous navigation, allowing soldiers to input grid coordinates for delivery. The test aligns with Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the 2025 establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a counter-drone marketplace.
Defense NewsUS Army converts TRV 150 resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test
The US Army, in collaboration with defense contractor Survice Engineering, successfully tested a modified TRV 150 logistics drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The drone, originally designed to carry 150 lbs of supplies, was fitted with a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) capable of firing 70mm rockets. The company self-funded the project, which has been in development since January 2025, following a successful single-shot test in May 2025. The initiative aims to bring precision fire capabilities to lower echelons of command. The TRV 150, already fielded by the Army and Marine Corps, uses autonomous navigation to reduce pilot workload. The test aligns with broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the 2025 establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a new drone testing ground in Mississippi.
Military TimesUS Army tests rocket launcher capability on TRV 150 resupply drone
The US Army successfully tested mounting a three-shot 70mm rocket launcher system on a TRV 150 logistics drone at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The drone, originally designed to carry 150 lbs of supplies, was fitted with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) by defense contractor Survice Engineering, which self-funded the project. The test aims to bring precision fire capabilities to lower echelons of command. The system, currently used on Apache helicopters, could be deployed across more formations if successfully integrated with drones. The project has been in development since January 2025, with a single-shot launcher test occurring in May 2025. The effort aligns with Pentagon initiatives to accelerate drone development, including the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a counter-drone marketplace.
Army TimesArmy Tests Resupply Drone as Rocket Launcher in New Experiment
The U.S. Army successfully tested a modified Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense industry partner Survice Engineering self-funded the attachment of a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) capable of firing 70mm rockets onto the logistics drone, which normally carries 150 lbs of supplies. The company's vice president stated they wanted to prove out a new capability without waiting for a government requirement. The TRV 150, described as a 'pickup truck' of the sky, uses autonomous calculations to reduce pilot duties. The APKWS system is currently used on Apache helicopters, and if successful on drones, could be deployed across more formations. The test follows Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the 2025 establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a new drone testing ground in Mississippi.
Army TimesUS Army converts TRV 150 resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test
The US Army successfully tested a modified Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense contractor Survice Engineering self-funded the project, attaching a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) capable of firing 70mm rockets. The TRV 150, originally designed to carry 150 lbs of supplies, is described as a 'pickup truck' of the sky with autonomous navigation capabilities. The test follows a single-shot launcher success in May 2025 and aligns with Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development through Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and a new drone testing ground in Mississippi. The Army aims to bring precision fire capabilities to lower echelons of command.
Army TimesArmy turns resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test
The U.S. Army successfully tested a modified Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV 150) drone as a rocket launcher at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Defense industry partners attached a three-shot Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to the logistics drone, which normally carries 150 lbs of supplies, to fire 70mm rockets. The project, self-funded by manufacturer Survice Engineering, has been in development since January 2025, with a single-shot test completed last May. The move aims to bring more firepower to lower echelons of command. The testing coincides with broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone development, including the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 in 2025 and plans for a drone testing ground in Mississippi.
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