Finland set to obtain Extended Range GMLRS
New rockets will join an arsenal that already includes 90 GMLRS units, with 90 more on order.
Finland is on track to buy Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, as part of a $91.2 million FMS package approved by the US State Department on 17 February.
The proposed deal comprises 25 M30A2 Extended Range GMLRS – Alternative Warhead (ER GMLRS-AW) pods and ten M31A2 Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems – Unitary (ER GMLRS-U) pods, as well as technical and logistical support.
‘Finland intends to expand its existing army architecture to counter potential threats,’ the State Department announced. ‘This will contribute to the Finland military’s goal to upgrade its capability while enhancing interoperability between Finland, the United States, and other partners.’
Finland had 180 GMLRS units on order (half of which were delivered) before the latest ER GMLRS order, according to data from Shephard Defence Insight.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
You may also like
More from Land Warfare
-
![World Defense Show 2026: Hanwha increases Middle East presence and reveals Tigon 8x8 sale]()
World Defense Show 2026: Hanwha increases Middle East presence and reveals Tigon 8x8 sale
Shephard sat down with Hanwha Middle East and Africa president Sung Il at World Defense Show 2026 to hear about the company’s plans for the region and how it plans to use local industry success to win deals.
-
![Estonia builds Asia-Pacific links as it looks to scale defence industry capabilities]()
Estonia builds Asia-Pacific links as it looks to scale defence industry capabilities
Collaboration between Estonian defence companies and well-aligned firms in Asia-Pacific will form a key part of Tallinn’s ambitions to significantly grow its defence industrial base.
-
![World Defense Show 2026: DOK-ING working on MV-8 variants and reveals specs ahead of Eurosatory]()
World Defense Show 2026: DOK-ING working on MV-8 variants and reveals specs ahead of Eurosatory
The Croatian company began the development of the MV-8 modular uncrewed platform in the early 2020s. Specifications for the vehicle were revealed to Shephard at World Defense Show 2026.
-
![World Defense Show 2026: Turkish and European industries will cooperate, says Aselsan boss]()
World Defense Show 2026: Turkish and European industries will cooperate, says Aselsan boss
Aselsan was formed 50 years ago in response to difficulties Turkey was facing in sourcing major systems internationally. While some challenges still remain, company president Ahmet Akyol believes a rapprochement is possible.
-
![World Defense Show 2026: MARSS displays new Nation Shield air defence C2 system]()
World Defense Show 2026: MARSS displays new Nation Shield air defence C2 system
Nation Shield is the latest iteration of the MARSS C2 system and is designed to provide C2 further forward along with more capable air defence.
