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More Rockets, Faster: Lockheed Martin Reaches Major GMLRS Production Milestone

  • Lockheed Martin delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket & achieved an annual production rate of nearly 14,000 units ahead of schedule.
  • General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems successfully completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor for GMLRS with qualification planned for 2027.
  • The new motor aims to establish a third domestic source for key components to strengthen supply chain resiliency & accelerate production.
  • Milestones were recognized at a ceremony in Camden, Arkansas, emphasizing investment in U.S. military readiness & domestic manufacturing.
  • GMLRS is a precision strike rocket launched from M270 & HIMARS systems, designed to reduce collateral damage & offer flexible battlefield capability.
  • The GMLRS program involves over 200 suppliers across 35 states, including more than 50 small businesses.
  • Over 200 employees currently support GMLRS production in Camden, with the site hiring 50% more staff for accelerated munitions programs.
  • Lockheed Martin is investing in local training initiatives, including a new Industrial Automation & Robotics Lab & a high school hiring program that placed over 40 graduates in full-time roles this year.
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