BAE Systems completes first live-fire test of Adaptable Deck Launcher

By Public Technologies
  • BAE Systems announced Oct. 27, 2026, the first successful live-fire test of its Adaptable Deck Launcher for U.S. Navy and allied fleets.
  • Developed under a U.S. Department of War contract, the launcher uses existing Mk 41 vertical launch system logistics and electronics.
  • Rapid reloading at sea is designed to sustain high rates of fire without requiring ships to return to port.
  • The system supports Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Mk 25 Quad-Pack canisters for shipboard air defense.
  • Compact configurations are optimized for medium unmanned surface vessels, extending deployment options beyond conventional warships.


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