Lockheed Martin issued a press release on November 10, 2026, announcing two production milestones for its GMLRS rocket program, including delivery of the 100,000th rocket and a successful ground test of a new solid rocket motor developed with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

Key Highlights

  • 100,000th rocket delivered: Lockheed Martin reported it has delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket.
  • Production rate: The company is now producing nearly 14,000 GMLRS rockets per year, a rate the filing states was achieved ahead of schedule.
  • New motor test completed: A first ground test of a new solid rocket motor for GMLRS, developed in collaboration with GDOTS, was recently completed.
  • Motor qualification planned for 2027: Continued testing is planned with motor qualification in 2027, which the filing says would add a third domestic source for the component.
  • Supply base: The GMLRS program has more than 200 suppliers in 35 states, with more than 50 designated as small businesses.
  • Camden hiring: The Camden, Arkansas site is hiring 50% more employees in support of accelerated production across several munitions programs.

GMLRS Production Acceleration and Supply Chain Expansion at Lockheed Martin

According to the filing, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) announced on November 10, 2026, during a ceremony in Camden, Arkansas, that it has reached two milestones in the accelerated production of GMLRS rockets. The company disclosed delivery of the 100,000th GMLRS rocket and said it is now producing nearly 14,000 rockets per year, a production rate it described as having been achieved ahead of schedule.

The filing also disclosed that Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems recently completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor for GMLRS. The company stated that continued testing is planned, with motor qualification targeted for 2027, which would create a third domestic source for this key component. According to the filing, the goal is to build resiliency in the supply chain as production continues to accelerate. Gaylia Campbell, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles, was quoted as saying the team is working "in close coordination with the Department of War and industry partners like General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to meet the demand."

The filing noted that GMLRS rockets are precision strike weapons that launch from M270 and HIMARS launchers and are described as "combat-proven." The Camden site currently supports more than 200 employees on GMLRS production, and the facility disclosed it is hiring 50% more employees across several munitions programs, including PAC-3 MSE and PrSM. The filing also referenced a high school hiring initiative in its fourth year, with more than 40 graduating high school candidates receiving full-time roles this year.

What Was Disclosed

Lockheed Martin announced delivery of its 100,000th GMLRS rocket, a production rate of nearly 14,000 rockets per year achieved ahead of schedule, and a first successful ground test of a new GMLRS solid rocket motor developed with GDOTS, with motor qualification planned for 2027.