L3Harris launches AMORPHOUS to control autonomous swarms

Melbourne, Florida-based L3Harris Technologies has introduced AMORPHOUS, a software product that features a single user interface to operate thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously. Designed with an open architecture, this software enables US and allied militaries to control a mix of uncrewed platforms, payloads and systems, even if another manufacturer produces them, the company says.

AMORPHOUS, which stands for Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms, includes an intuitive and distributed command-and-control interface to give operators the flexibility to conduct a wider array of intricate military missions. This collaborative autonomy at scale, says L3Harris Technologies, will provide warfighters with a decisive overmatch capability.

“Autonomy is a force multiplier, which is why we have designed AMORPHOUS as a multi-domain, multi-mission capability that rapidly integrates a variety of uncrewed systems across the battlespace,” said Jon Rambeau, President, Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris. “This project also highlights L3Harris’ partnerships with venture-backed and non-traditional companies to mature emerging defense capabilities more quickly and affordably.”

L3Harris says it is is currently developing prototypes using the AMORPHOUS architecture on contracts for the US Army and the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The company says AMORPHOUS supports decentralized decision-making and has demonstrated its flexibility and interoperability by controlling multiple separate assets across multiple vehicle types operating in different domains during government-managed tests.