“Power Unleashed: Lockheed Martin & Rheinmetall Celebrate GMARS Success with Groundbreaking Live-Fire Test”
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have triumphantly completed the inaugural live fire evaluation of the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) launcher. This assessment occurred at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and signified a pivotal achievement in the progression of the advanced long-range precision fire solution.
The GMARS launcher exhibited its capability to launch Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) projectiles, the same ordnance utilized by the United States and allied forces across the globe. This validates its interoperability with current NATO frameworks and enhances collaborative operational capabilities.
The system, which can be outfitted with two ATACMS, four PrSM, or up to twelve GMLRS standard or extended-range projectiles, is engineered to provide defense clients with a mobile, resilient, and adaptable solution. It is constructed on the Rheinmetall HX vehicle platform and offers compatibility with deployed M270A2 and HIMARS systems.
“Lockheed Martin is devoted to delivering cutting-edge solutions that fulfill the changing demands of our clientele,” stated Paula Hartley, vice president and general manager of Tactical Missiles at Lockheed Martin. “The GMARS initiative exemplifies this dedication, and we are delighted to have effectively showcased its capability in this live fire demonstration.”
With the live fire concluded, the companies plan to expedite qualification and distribution of the launcher to international markets. GMARS is anticipated to enhance long-range precision strike capabilities for NATO forces and allied nations.
“We are excited to have accomplished this significant milestone in the GMARS initiative,” expressed Dr. Björn Bernhard, CEO Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Europe. “The successful live fire illustrates the system’s accuracy and dependability, and we are confident that GMARS will satisfy the evolving requirements of our clients.”
The GMARS initiative utilizes established components from HIMARS and M270 systems while facilitating integration with allied platforms and munitions. It provides M270’s munition capacity on a wheeled framework tailored for European theatre specifications.
