Test in the New Mexico desert demonstrates interoperability and strategic potential of the new wheeled rocket artillery system
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have successfully conducted the first live-fire test of the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS), launching GMLRS precision-guided munitions at the White Sands Missile Range in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
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The launch marks a major milestone in the development of the system, which aims to deliver a mobile, interoperable long-range solution for U.S., NATO, and allied forces. Designed to fire the same precision munitions used by the HIMARS and M270A2, GMARS combines the proven lethality of GMLRS rockets with the mobility of Rheinmetall’s wheeled HX platform.
In addition to GMLRS, the system is also capable of deploying ATACMS missiles and PrSM (Precision Strike Missile), significantly expanding its operational range. Its compatibility with current systems ensures full interoperability with NATO military arsenals.
Developed through a strategic partnership between the U.S. and Germany, GMARS emerges as a modern and flexible alternative to the M270 launcher, offering greater mobility and lower logistical costs. According to the companies, the project is designed to provide “high flexibility, mobility, and joint operational capability in long-range fire missions.”
The system is expected to significantly strengthen deterrence and operational readiness for Western forces in high-intensity conflict scenarios.
Sources: Rheinmetall | Lockheed Martin. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
