More Rockets, Faster: Lockheed Martin Reaches Major GMLRS Production Milestone
PR Newswire•10/11/2026•11:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤100,000th GMLRS rocket delivered by Lockheed Martin (LMT)
- ➤GMLRS production reaches nearly 14,000 rockets annually ahead of schedule
- ➤New General Dynamics solid rocket motor completes first GMLRS test
- ➤Motor qualification in 2027 could establish a third domestic component source
- ➤Camden site hiring increases 50% to support accelerated munitions production
Expert Statements
Gaylia Campbell, Vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles
“Today's production milestones reinforce how Lockheed Martin is delivering with urgency, investing in our supply chain and ensuring American forces have what they need, before they need it, to defend here and around the world.”
Gaylia Campbell, Vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles
“Our team is working tirelessly in close coordination with the Department of War and industry partners like General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to meet the demand.”
Chris Haynes, Senior vice president and general manager at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
“We are proud of our longstanding role supporting the GMLRS program and our contributions to this production milestone by delivering critical components, including warheads, rocket motor cases and launch pod containers.”
Chris Haynes, Senior vice president and general manager at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
“Additionally, the recent solid rocket motor test represents an important milestone in our collaboration with Lockheed Martin to expand solid rocket motor production capacity.”
Chris Haynes, Senior vice president and general manager at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
“Together, these efforts reflect our shared commitment to expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, strengthening the defense industrial base and ensuring U.S. and allied forces have the capabilities they need.”
More Rockets, Faster: Lockheed Martin Reaches Major GMLRS Production Milestone PR Newswire
Successful ground test of new General Dynamics solid rocket motor marks another step in accelerating production.
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