Lockheed Martin Secures $4.1 Billion GMLRS Rocket Deal with the U.S. Army!
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has secured a contract, valued at up to $4.1 billion, for the fabrication of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets.
The undefined, multi-year procurement agreement will entail the production and delivery of extended-range (ER) GMLRS missiles and their associated components.
A multi-year procurement agreement is a strategic method adopted by the US Department of Defense to acquire goods or services over a prolonged duration, frequently extending up to five years.
This contract signifies an initial step to enhance output, promote innovation, and take advantage of the economic benefits of bulk acquisition and sustained supply chain reliability.
US Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Assistant Secretary Douglas Bush stated: “The contract is expected to be defined as part of a three-year multiyear agreement showcasing the Army’s dedication to accelerating and stabilizing production capabilities for this essential weapon system, which continues to support the US Army and Joint Forces, alongside Ukraine and other partners globally.”
Orchestrated by the US Army’s Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, the contract is carried out in collaboration with the US Army’s contracting authority, Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal.
The GMLRS is a vital asset, providing precision strike capabilities to both the US and allied military forces.
GMLRS serves as the primary projectile for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System, part of the MLRS family of launchers.
Current GMLRS variants comprise the unitary round, the alternative warhead, and ER GMLRS.
The ER GMLRS is engineered to double the range of the existing rocket from 70km to 150km while presenting enhanced flexibility.
Lockheed Martin has manufactured over 70,000 GMLRS rounds, according to a release issued in March 2024. These are produced at the company’s Precision Fires Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas, in the US.
In the same month, the US Army successfully showcased the capability of the Lockheed Martin-developed ER GMLRS against a target located at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
