Lockheed Martin delivers 100,000th GMLRS rocket as production accelerates
The company now makes nearly 14,000 rockets a year and has tested a new solid rocket motor.
Lockheed Martin says it has delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket and is producing nearly 14,000 a year, ahead of schedule. It also completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
A GMLRS rocket and launcher at a military production or test site.
Lockheed Martin has delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket and is now producing nearly 14,000 a year. The company said it reached that production rate ahead of schedule.
Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems have also completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor for GMLRS. Further testing is planned, with motor qualification scheduled for 2027.
The new motor is expected to help establish a third domestic source for a key component and strengthen supply-chain resilience. GMLRS rockets are launched from M270 and HIMARS systems.
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The milestones were marked at a ceremony on November 10 in Camden, Arkansas. The GMLRS program has more than 200 suppliers in 35 states, including more than 50 small businesses.
More than 200 employees support GMLRS production in Camden. Lockheed Martin is increasing staffing at the site by 50% to support accelerated production across several munitions programs. The company said more than 40 local high school graduates took full-time jobs this year.
