The U.S. Army has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its next-generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) during a recent operational test conducted at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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The ER GMLRS is designed to significantly extend the range of the current GMLRS munition, offering the U.S. Army increased firepower and flexibility on the battlefield. The successful test involved two ER GMLRS rockets launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher. Both rockets achieved their designated flight trajectory, range, and accuracy from launch to impact, successfully engaging a set of targets.
Lockheed Martin emphasizes that the ER GMLRS performance during the test met all the criteria for successful missile performance. This achievement signifies a crucial step forward in fielding and producing the ER GMLRS for the U.S. Army.
Following this successful test, the ER GMLRS is expected to move closer to production and deployment. The rockets will be manufactured at Lockheed Martin’s Precision Fires Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas.
Jay Price, vice president for Precision Fires at Lockheed Martin, expressed his satisfaction with the test results: “The Army’s success in this operational test further demonstrates the readiness of ER GMLRS and overall capability of our family of munitions. Our capabilities provide range options, affordability and of course the continued precision of this enhanced system.”
The successful double-shot test of the ER GMLRS marks a significant milestone in enhancing the U.S. Army’s long-range precision firepower capabilities. The extended range offered by the ER GMLRS provides greater operational flexibility and strategic advantage on the modern battlefield. Now, with production on the horizon, the ER GMLRS is poised to become a valuable addition to the U.S. Army’s arsenal.
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