SNC Unveils Modular air Defense Launcher at AUSA

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has unveiled its full-sized Battery Revolving Adaptive Weapons Launcher (BRAWLR) system at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exposition, introducing a compact, multi-missile ground platform designed for mobile air defense operations.

According to the company, the 7-foot-tall BRAWLR is part of its Expeditionary Adaptive Air Defense (EAAD) family of systems. It features four modular weapon stations that can be configured to carry a range of munitions, transforming the launcher into a versatile, vehicle-mounted air defense solution.

The system can be equipped with multiple missile types, including APKWS rockets, AIM-120 AMRAAMs, and IRIS-T interceptors. This modular flexibility allows operators to engage a wide spectrum of threats — from kamikaze drones to cruise missiles — while maintaining a lightweight footprint suitable for off-road vehicles and mobile defense teams.

Sierra Nevada says the system can carry up to four different missile types simultaneously, giving operators the ability to counter diverse threats in rapid succession. The company described BRAWLR as a solution that supports layered air defense concepts, integrating both kinetic and electronic means of engagement.

Earlier company statements indicated that the modular launcher has already seen combat deployment, where it successfully intercepted more than 400 aerial targets. While the location of those operations was not disclosed, the context strongly suggests use in active conflict zones facing heavy drone and missile attacks — such as Ukraine, where daily strikes by Shahed-type drones and cruise missiles have tested modern air defense systems.

According to Sierra Nevada, the launcher’s design supports both rail- and tube-launched weapons. It can employ laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets with a range of up to 6 kilometers (3.7 miles), AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles capable of reaching 12 kilometers (7.5 miles), and AIM-132 ASRAAM interceptors for targets as far as 15 kilometers (9.3 miles).

As noted by the company, the BRAWLR system is engineered to integrate seamlessly with mobile command and targeting architectures, enabling rapid data exchange and real-time fire coordination. This adaptability allows small, distributed units to form flexible air defense networks that can respond immediately to aerial incursions.

The BRAWLR’s compact size and modular structure make it suitable for deployment on light tactical vehicles, trailers, or stationary mounts, supporting both expeditionary forces and territorial defense units.

Sierra Nevada describes the system as a “fully adaptable, multi-domain launcher” that can scale from short-range mobile defense to base protection roles. The company’s representatives at AUSA highlighted the launcher’s modularity and field-proven performance as evidence of its readiness for integration into modern combat environments.