V2X, headquartered in Virginia, has unveiled Tempest, an advanced mobile fires platform developed to provide the U.S. Army with agile, survivable, and rapidly deployable strike capability. Designed for precision engagements against drones and medium-range threats, Tempest is a compact, modular combat vehicle fitted with twin Longbow missile launchers and driven by automation technologies that enable a “shoot-and-scoot” engagement cycle — striking targets and immediately repositioning before detection. The platform is purpose-built to operate in contested environments where mobility and signature reduction are paramount. Its modularity allows configuration for different missile systems, sensors, and communications payloads, making it adaptable across mission types — from counter-UAS and short-range air defense to tactical strike roles. Internally, Tempest integrates AI-driven fire-control software, networked radar cueing, and a hardened electronics suite that supports autonomous navigation and engagement planning. The vehicle’s small footprint and high acceleration allow it to move unpredictably, complicating adversary targeting and improving survivability. The development of Tempest reflects the Army’s strategic focus on distributed fires and mobile counter-drone systems as part of its evolving modernization framework. By blending advanced automation, flexible armament, and real-time networking, V2X aims to offer a platform that bridges tactical mobility with precision lethality. This unveiling marks the company’s deepening move into next-generation defense solutions beyond its traditional support services, positioning Tempest as a competitive entry into the Army’s future fires portfolio.
