Textron Systems Corporation and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. unveiled the RIPSAW TM M1 uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) technology demonstrator at the 2026 Modern Day Marine exposition in Washington D.C. The M1 UGV is designed to support U.S. Marine Corps missions of littoral mobility and uncrewed teaming concept of operations.
The M1 technology demonstrator is the next iteration in the company's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-designed UGVs, demonstrating the capacity and capability to scale our family of UGVs.
This technology demonstrator is the first variant in the M1 line of vehicles, designed as a robotic force multiplier for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) to support Force Design 2030.
The UGV can support target missions including hard kill counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA). It can also serve as a loitering munition launch platform.
The vehicle is envisioned to extend the reach and lethality of the Marines' existing systems to keep personnel out of harm's way and protect heavier, and more expensive, ground vehicles.
Textron Systems continues to draw on its deep experience to deliver reliable, mission-ready innovation in uncrewed robotic systems.
With a commitment to advancing modular, autonomous technologies that strengthen warfighter effectiveness, Textron Systems is shaping the future of uncrewed ground operations.
The company's leadership in advanced robotic land vehicles, such as the RIPSAW M5 and Thermite robotic firefighter, demonstrates its expertise in developing reliable solutions for extreme conditions.
Textron's experience in autonomous robotic systems across land, air, and sea enables reliable mission-ready innovation.
