L3Harris Unveils Software for Controlling Large-Scale Autonomous Systems

L3Harris Technologies has introduced AMORPHOUS, a software platform designed to control thousands of autonomous assets through a single user interface.

The system features an open architecture, allowing the U.S. and allied militaries to manage a mix of uncrewed platforms, payloads, and systems, regardless of manufacturer.

AMORPHOUS, short for Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms, provides a distributed command-and-control interface. This design supports the coordination of multiple autonomous systems across different domains, enabling complex military operations. The software facilitates collaborative autonomy, allowing warfighters to integrate various uncrewed assets into mission planning and execution.

L3Harris is developing AMORPHOUS-based prototypes under contracts with the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit. The software has demonstrated interoperability by managing multiple vehicle types in government-led tests. Its decentralized decision-making capability allows individual uncrewed systems to operate independently, making tactical decisions in real time.

With an increasing reliance on autonomous systems, AMORPHOUS aims to enhance operational flexibility and support military forces in executing multi-domain missions.