Lockheed Martin reaches GMLRS production milestone

Lockheed Martin announced it has reached two major milestones in the accelerated production of GMLRS rockets, a critical weapon for the U.S. Army and America’s allies. The company has delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket and is now producing nearly 14,000 rockets per year – a production rate achieved ahead of schedule as needs grow for proven, battlefield-ready systems. (PHOTO: Via US Army) Lockheed Martin also announced a major step toward strengthening America’s defense industrial base. Its collaboration with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) recently completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor for GMLRS. Continued testing is planned with motor qualification in 2027 leading to a third domestic source for a key component and helping to build resiliency in the supply chain as production continues to accelerate. GMLRS, a precision strike rocket, is combat-proven and offers low-cost, low-risk rounds that greatly reduce collateral damage and provide capability and flexibility soldiers need in the field. GMLRS are rapidly deployable and launch from M270 and HIMARS launchers. “Today’s production milestones reinforce how Lockheed Martin is delivering with urgency, investing in our supply chain and ensuring American forces have what they need, before they need it, to defend here and around the world,” said Gaylia Campbell, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles. “Our team is working tirelessly in close coordination with the Department of (Defense) and industry partners like General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to meet the demand.” “We are proud of our longstanding role supporting the GMLRS program and our contributions to this production milestone by delivering critical components, including warheads, rocket motor cases and launch pod containers,” said Chris Haynes, senior vice president and general manager at GDOTS. “Additionally, the recent solid rocket motor test represents an important milestone in our collaboration with Lockheed Martin to expand solid rocket motor production capacity. Together, these efforts reflect our shared commitment to expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, strengthening the defense industrial base and ensuring U.S. and allied forces have the capabilities they need.” The GMLRS program has more than 200 suppliers in 35 states, with more than 50 designated as small businesses. More than 200 employees support GMLRS production in Camden. Overall, the site is hiring 50% more employees in support of accelerated production across several munitions programs including PAC-3 MSE and PrSM. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]