The prototype will integrate commercial technologies to enable collaborative autonomy across multiple domains, including uncrewed aircraft, ground vehicles, and seacraft. “We are delivering a multi-domain and multi-mission autonomous ecosystem that can be trusted to operate in contested environments,” said Toby Magsig, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Autonomous Solutions for L3Harris.
L3Harris is tasked with developing a user interface, building a collaborative autonomy capability, and serving as a systems integrator for the architecture. The project highlights the company’s innovative approach to partnering with venture capital-backed startups and non-traditional technology firms to accelerate advancements in defence and commercial technology.
The DIU joins other Department of Defense organisations in selecting L3Harris’ enterprise autonomy architecture for prototyping. The open-architecture system is already being used for experimentation to scale collaborative autonomy, allowing for rapid integration of third-party algorithms and models based on mission requirements.
“We share a sense of urgency with the Defense Innovation Unit to advance autonomy as a force multiplier,” Magsig said. “As the Trusted Disruptor, L3Harris will leverage our investments and experience to deliver this open, scalable capability to our warfighters.” This initiative reflects L3Harris’ commitment to shaping the future of autonomous warfare in contested environments.
Source: L3Harris Technologies.
