- The U.S. Army will host a CAML Industry Day on Jan. 21–22, 2026, at Redstone Arsenal to engage vendors on an autonomous multi-domain launcher concept.
- The event is linked to three Requests for Information covering the mobility platform, munitions pallet, and system integration.
The United States Army is preparing to engage industry on a new autonomous weapons concept as it moves forward with plans for the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher, or CAML, according to a newly published special notice.
According to the notice, the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires CAML Product Office will host a CAML Industry Day and offeror one-on-one sessions on Jan. 21–22, 2026, at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The event is intended to inform potential vendors and gather feedback on technologies that could support the Army’s future fires capability.
The Industry Day is linked to three Requests for Information that were originally posted on Dec. 1, 2025. These RFIs cover the CAML Autonomous Mobility Platform, the CAML Munitions Pallet, and the CAML Weapon System Integrator. The Army said interested companies should review the attached Industry Day announcement for additional details on participation and objectives.
The notice was issued by the Department of War, with the effort managed under the Department of the Army. The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center and the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office at Redstone Arsenal are overseeing the initiative.
The CAML concept is envisioned as an autonomous or optionally crewed, highly mobile launcher designed to operate across multiple domains. According to the description, the system is intended to be air-transportable and capable of delivering both offensive and defensive fires. The Army sees CAML as a potential way to augment or replace existing launcher platforms currently in service.
As outlined in the notice, the program centers on the integration of a modernized common chassis combined with autonomy and palletized payloads. This approach is intended to provide flexibility in payload selection while reducing the need for multiple specialized platforms. The Army said this could allow existing formations to gain added fires capacity and capability at various echelons.
The CAML initiative falls under national defense research and development activities and is classified within experimental development. The Army has not announced a formal acquisition program or production timeline, and officials emphasized that the Industry Day does not represent a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract.
The stated goal of the CAML effort is to support the Joint Force by providing a system capable of addressing a wide range of threats. By combining mobility, autonomy, and modular payloads, the Army is exploring options to improve responsiveness and survivability in contested environments.
Industry participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with Army officials during the one-on-one sessions. These meetings are intended to allow companies to discuss technical approaches, integration challenges, and potential risks related to the CAML concept. The Army has stated that feedback gathered during these engagements may shape future requirements and acquisition strategies.