# SMSS (Squad Mission Support System): Lockheed Martin defense robot Canonical ID: `9986bc33-a383-474e-ab14-5077b0f4415b` - **Slug:** lockheed-smss - **Form factor:** defense - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [lockheed-smss-afghanistan](/deployments/lockheed-smss-afghanistan.md) at Afghanistan (id: `8767b9a3-9712-4eed-aa8c-9c98495a0e04`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is SMSS (Squad Mission Support System)? Autonomous unmanned ground vehicle designed to carry squad equipment. 11-foot-long, carries 500+ kg payload. Selected for US Army Project Workhorse. ### How much does SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) cost? SMSS (Squad Mission Support System)'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) from Lockheed Martin. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) actually deployed in the real world? Yes. SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes SMSS (Squad Mission Support System)? SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) is made by Lockheed Martin, based in Bethesda, MD, founded in 1912. ### Where is SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) deployed? 1 verified deployment of SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Afghanistan. ### Can you buy SMSS (Squad Mission Support System)? SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What is SMSS (Squad Mission Support System)'s maturity stage? SMSS (Squad Mission Support System) is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2011-07-28-U-S-Army-Selects-Lockheed-Martins-SMSS-Autonomous-Vehicle-for-Afghanistan-Deployment ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/9986bc33-a383-474e-ab14-5077b0f4415b ยท canonical URL: /models/lockheed-smss_