The US Army, through Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO Aviation) and Project Manager Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (PM UAS), has initiated a challenge to accelerate the delivery of modular Launched Effects (LE) systems. Managed by One Nation Innovation, the effort aims to equip every Army Division and Multi-Domain Task Force with LE capabilities by 2026.

Launched Effects are attritable unmanned systems deployed from airborne or ground-based platforms. They are designed to perform missions such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, communications relay, and precision strike. These systems operate autonomously, are networked, and function in collaborative teams to deliver both lethal and non-lethal effects. Their purpose is to extend operational reach at the Brigade, Corps, and Division levels.