RIPSAW M1 UGV Technology Demonstrator Unveiled for Advanced Littoral Missions

Textron Systems Corporation and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. have debuted the RIPSAW M1 uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) technology demonstrator at the 2026 Modern Day Marine exposition.

The M1 technology demonstrator represents the next iteration in the company’s Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) designed UGVs, serving as a scalable platform within a broader family of robotic systems. It is intended to function as a robotic force multiplier for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) in alignment with the U.S. Marine Corps Force Design 2030.

The vehicle is designed to support littoral mobility and uncrewed teaming concept of operations (CONOPS). Specific mission applications include reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA), as well as hard kill counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Additionally, the platform is capable of serving as a launch site for loitering munitions, extending the reach and lethality of existing systems while keeping personnel away from immediate threats.

“The M1 technology demonstrator shows the art of the possible for how UGVs can support the Marine Corps’ missions,” said Vice President of Programs, Sara Willett. “Along with Howe & Howe, we took our experience in autonomous robotic systems across land, air and sea – the same domains the Marine Corps’ missions live – to develop this system that demonstrates our ability to scale the SWAP up or down, all while maintaining the common robotic core that enables our UGVs to provide exceptional transportability and battlefield agility.”

This development is backed by decades of uncrewed systems leadership and millions of operational hours across various domains. Textron Systems remains committed to advancing modular, autonomous technologies that strengthen warfighter effectiveness and define the future of uncrewed ground operations.

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