Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has proven successful. GMLRS next generation extended range (ER GMLRS) A projectile was fired from the US Army’s HIMARS during a flight test in the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

“This test reveals nearly double the range while maintaining the known accuracy of the GMLRS,” said Jay Price, Lockheed Martin’s Vice President of Missiles and Fire Control Precision Firing. It’s for our Army client and this trial brings the ER GMLRS one step closer to action.”

ER GMLRS It met the criteria for success, increased range and launch-collision accuracy in the first 150-kilometer flight path test. The product was also successfully integrated with HIMARS and gained common missile features.

Prior to launch, the rocket capsule underwent stock-to-target (STS) testing. This attempt simulates cumulative effects ER GMLRS This situation, which will be encountered in the field between the facility and the launch during the life of the system, demonstrates the durability of the rocket and launch capsule container.

Lockheed Martin has produced more than 60,000 GMLRS missiles and has a one-year contract to continue production of GMLRS unitary missiles and alternative warhead missiles, including integrated logistics support for the US Army, US Marine Corps and international customers. The systems are manufactured at the Precision Fires Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas. Source