Lockheed Martin has received $4.79 billion for the production of GMLRS guided munitions for the M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS

Since last summer, the United States has been sending large quantities of high-precision GMLRS projectiles to Ukraine. For

resupply The US Army has signed a new contract with Lockheed Martin.

What is known

The amount of the new deal was $4.79 billion.The number of missiles is not specified. It is known that the US Army wants to increase GMLRS production from 6,000 to 14,000 units per year and sign a multi-year agreement in fiscal year 2024.

Work under the new contract will be carried out onLockheed Martin factories in Arkansas, Texas, Pennsylvania, Orlando, Florida and should be completed by October 30, 2026. The $4.79 billion agreement involves the production of two batches of GMLRS missiles, related equipment and the provision of logistical support for the US Army and international partners.

GMLRS is a family of controlled all-weather227 mm caliber rocket projectiles, which are used in missile systems in the M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS. The cost of one shell is approximately $170,000.