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BAE Systems successfully tests Adaptable Deck Launcher, advancing distributed launch capability for the U.S. Navy

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BAE Systems successfully completed the first live-fire test of its Adaptable Deck Launcher missile launching solution.

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BAE Systems demonstrates a scalable missile launching solution that doubles combat capabilities for U.S. Navy and allied fleets, enhancing survivability and firepower through rapid, deck-mounted deployment. CHINA LAKE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) successfully completed the first live-fire test of the Adaptable Deck Launcher (ADL), a missile launching solution that significantly increases combat capabilities and operational adaptability across the U.S. Navy and allied fleets. Developed under a U.S. Department of War (DoW) contract for the NATO Seasparrow Project Office (NSPO), the system provides the reliability of a Vertical Launching System (VLS) and low-cost operation by using an existing Mk 41 VLS logistics and electronics suite. The ADL's capability for expedited reloading at sea provides a key operational advantage by helping to ensure ships maintain high rates of fire without returning to port. "The successful demonstration of the Adaptable Deck Launcher is a major milestone in our commitment to enhancing the Navy's combat effectiveness and readiness," said Jason Casciotti, vice president of Weapons Systems at BAE Systems. "The ADL complements the Mk 41 VLS - the foundation of naval missile integration - by providing a capability for rapid replenishment, using standard shipboard equipment and offering the fleet additional flexibility in...

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China Lake, California, United States

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