Lockheed Martin will supply the US Army with additional GMLRS projectiles for HIMARS with a range of up to 80 kilometres.

The US Army has ordered an additional batch of shells for HIMARS multiple rocket launchers.

Here's What We Know

We are talking about GMLRS shells, which will be supplied by Lockheed Martin. The amount of the deal is $332 million. This additional agreement was concluded within the framework of the general contract number W31P4Q-23-D-0003 for the production of GMLRS missiles worth several billion dollars. The contract must be completed by 20 October 2027.

Flashback

GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) are precision rockets designed for multiple launch rocket systems. Created by Lockheed Martin, GMLRS projectiles are designed to hit a variety of targets at long distances with high accuracy. Their primary use is to destroy fortified positions, command posts, ammunition depots and other strategically important targets. GMLRS are equipped with inertial and GPS navigation, which allows them to accurately hit the target even under difficult conditions. These projectiles are actively used by the US Army and allies, demonstrating their effectiveness in various military conflicts. The range of GMLRS is up to 70-80 kilometres.

Source: defence