Cottonmouth ARV

Cottonmouth ARV is Textron Systems' amphibious Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle programme for the U.S. Marine Corps. The robotic platform combines reconnaissance sensing and electronic-warfare payload support for contested amphibious operations.

Facts

  • Company: Textron Systems
  • Type: Amphibious Robotic Combat Vehicle
  • Positioning: Reconnaissance-focused amphibious UGV
  • Function: Extends reconnaissance and sensing into amphibious and contested environments
  • Audience: Marine forces and defence system integrators
  • Status: Development
  • Website: https://www.textronsystems.com/products/cottonmouth

Specifications

  • Development Award Usd: $450 million pre-production development award
  • Programme: U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle
  • Mobility: Amphibious tracked mobility
  • Mission Payloads: Reconnaissance, surveillance and electronic-warfare payloads
  • Preproduction Vehicle Count: 16 pre-production vehicles

Market context

Marine forces and defence system integrators

  • Peer Group: Defense UGV
  • Capability: Defence robotics systems integration
  • Customer Segment: Defense robotics

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