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10 Nov 2026, 16:39
Lockheed Martin Reaches 100,000 GMLRS Rocket Milestone as Production Accelerates
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) reached a major production milestone for its GMLRS precision-strike rocket program, delivering its 100,000th rocket while increasing annual production to nearly 14,000 units.
The higher production rate was achieved ahead of schedule as demand rises from the U.S. Army and allied customers for battlefield-proven precision munitions. GMLRS rockets can be launched from both M270 and HIMARS systems.
Lockheed Martin also completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor developed with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Additional testing is planned, with qualification targeted for 2027.
If qualified, the new motor would establish a third domestic source for a key GMLRS component, strengthening supply-chain resilience and supporting further production expansion.
The GMLRS program currently includes more than 200 suppliers across 35 U.S. states, including more than 50 small businesses. More than 200 employees support production at Lockheed Martin’s Camden, Arkansas facility, where hiring is also expanding across munitions programs including PAC-3 MSE and PrSM.
The milestones highlight Lockheed Martin’s continued investment in missile and rocket manufacturing capacity as the U.S. and its allies seek to replenish inventories and expand production of high-demand precision weapons.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) reached a major production milestone for its GMLRS precision-strike rocket program, delivering its 100,000th rocket while increasing annual production to nearly 14,000 units.
The higher production rate was achieved ahead of schedule as demand rises from the U.S. Army and allied customers for battlefield-proven precision munitions. GMLRS rockets can be launched from both M270 and HIMARS systems.
Lockheed Martin also completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor developed with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Additional testing is planned, with qualification targeted for 2027.
If qualified, the new motor would establish a third domestic source for a key GMLRS component, strengthening supply-chain resilience and supporting further production expansion.
The GMLRS program currently includes more than 200 suppliers across 35 U.S. states, including more than 50 small businesses. More than 200 employees support production at Lockheed Martin’s Camden, Arkansas facility, where hiring is also expanding across munitions programs including PAC-3 MSE and PrSM.
The milestones highlight Lockheed Martin’s continued investment in missile and rocket manufacturing capacity as the U.S. and its allies seek to replenish inventories and expand production of high-demand precision weapons.
