• Land Warfare

  LAAD 2017: ASTROS artillery stays on target

  7th April 2017

  Brazil's rocket artillery modernisation and acquisition programme remains on track to meet its full entry into service in 2020.Jose Julio Dias Barreto, the ASTROS 2020 …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA Global: HIMARS vehicle back in production

  15th March 2017

  Lockheed Martin once had a vision that it would now be producing Joint Light Tactical Vehicles at its Camden, Arkansas facility. While that vision might …

• Land Warfare

  IDEX 2017: Cluster bombs removed from US missiles

  22nd February 2017

  Progress towards removing cluster munitions from the US Army's long-range MGM-140 Tactical Missile System (TACMS) is a step closer. Lockheed Martin announced at IDEX that …

• Land Warfare

  Second test for modernised TACMS

  14th December 2016

  Lockheed Martin’s modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has undertaken a second test flight at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the company announced on 12 …

• Land Warfare

  TACMS in first flight test

  11th November 2016

  Lockheed Martin’s first modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has successfully completed its first flight test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the company announced …

• Land Warfare

  MSPO 2016: Plenty worth fighting for

  30th August 2016

  Poland’s land programmes have been moving on in fits and starts. The Rosomak 8x8 APC programme is the main flagship armoured vehicle programme but others …

• Land Warfare

  Lockheed Martin bags GMLRS Lot 11 contract

  21st June 2016

  Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $331.8 million contract by the US Army for Lot 11 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, …

• Naval Warfare

  Raytheon to offer LRPF solution

  17th March 2016

  Raytheon announced on 16 March that it will offer a new missile design to meet the US Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) requirement. Raytheon will …

• Digital Battlespace

  Singapore commissions new SDRs

  7th March 2016

  The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have introduced their latest software-defined radio (SDR) to cap off development of the Army Battlefield Internet (ABI).  Both were officially …

• Land Warfare

  Lockheed tests precision munitions

  11th November 2015

  The Lockheed Martin Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary munitions have undergone stockpile reliability testing at White Sands …

• Land Warfare

  Lockheed Martin receives GMLRS order

  16th September 2015

  The US Army has awarded a $227 million contract to Lockheed Martin for Lot 10 production of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) unitary …

• Land Warfare

  MSPO 2015: Homar-ing in on Polish MLRS

  4th September 2015

  Poland’s HOMAR multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) artillery procurement programme has moved to the next phase. The RfP was released in June with companies responding …

• Land Warfare

  Successful GMLRS Alternate Warhead flight tests complete

  29th July 2014

  Developmental Test/Operational Test (DT/OT) flight tests for the new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead have been completed by Lockheed Martin at White …

• Land Warfare

  Lockheed Martin GMLRS ready to enter next testing phase

  17th April 2014

  Lockheed Martin has conducted the fifth and final Production Qualification Test (PQT) for the new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead. The company …

• Land Warfare

  Lockheed Martin receives GMLRS Unitary rocket order

  13th March 2014

  Lockheed Martin has received a $255 million contract from the US Army to produce Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary rockets for the US …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS (Batch 2) [Australia]

  Programme background Prior to selecting HIMARS in January 2023, Australia did not operate an MLRS system. However, the effectiveness of Ukrainian HIMARS convinced the Australian government ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS (Batch 1) [Australia]

  Programme background Prior to selecting HIMARS in January 2023, Australia did not operate an MLRS system. However, the effectiveness of Ukrainian HIMARS convinced the Australian government ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Lithuania]

  Background Lithuania does not currently operate any multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), with the Lithuanian army focusing primarily on tubed artillery. The experience of Ukrainian ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Hungary]

  Background Hungary first requested to purchase HIMARS in March 2022. However, it received no response from the US to its request and publicly stated that ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Croatia]

  Background Croatia currently operates a mixture of Yugoslav and Soviet era multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).  The experience of Ukrainian forces following the full-scale Russian ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Italy]

  Background Italy currently operates 21 modernised M270 MLRS.  The experience of Ukrainian forces following the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, however, forced many European militaries ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS (Batch 1) [Estonia]

  Programme Background Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many European countries embarked upon an expansion of their military capabilities. This led Estonia ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS (Batch 2) [Estonia]

  Programme Background Estonia procured its first HIMARS in 2022, when it agreed to a $500 million contract with the US. Delivery of its first six ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Canada]

  Background The Canadian army does not currently operate any MLRS systems. Following the effectiveness of MLRS in Ukraine, many militaries have begun investing in their ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Latvia]

  Background Latvia does not currently operate any multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), with the Latvian army focusing primarily on tubed artillery. The experience of Ukrainian ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS [Sweden]

  Programme Background Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sweden began a process of military modernisation, in line with trends across much of Europe.  The ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  New MLRS [Sweden]

  Background Since joining NATO in 2022, Sweden has invested in its Armed forces significantly, in order to meet its new alliance commitments. This included reconstituting the ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  Long-Range Ground Strike (FLP-T) [France]

  Background The French Army currently operates the M270 as its only MLRS. France previously procured a total of 55, though this number had reduced to ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  K239 Chunmoo (Batch 1) [Estonia]

  Background Estonia currently operates the HIMARS as its primary MRLS. However, in an effort to expand its capabilities, as well as diversify its supply base, ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  K239 Chunmoo (Batch 1) [Poland]

  Programme Background Prior to procuring the Chunmoo, Poland operated a large number of domestically produced MLRS, as well as a smaller number of HIMARS.  In ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  HIMARS

  Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control developed the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher to provide the US and allied armies with a ...

• Artillery rockets

  GMLRS

  GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System), an extended-range guided version of the MLRS,  is a GPS/INS-guided 227 mm artillery rocket for wheeled M142 HIMARS and tracked ...

• Surface-to-surface missiles

  Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)

  The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), developed by Lockheed Martin, is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system designed to provide the US Army with enhanced long-range precision ...

• Artillery rockets

  Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB)

  Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) is a ground-launched bomb developed for M270 and M142 HIMARS MLRS platforms as an alternative to the GMLRS 227mm ...

• Land: battle management systems

  ARTEMIS BMS

  The Army Tactical Engagement and Information System (ARTEMIS) is a battle management system in service with the Singapore Army. Designed for applications between the Platoon ...

• Land: battle management systems

  TOPAZ ICMS

  Developed by WB Group, the TOPAZ Integrated Combat Management System provides a comprehensive command and control network with fire control capabilities. Notably, it supports the ...

• Landing craft and hovercraft

  Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel - Medium (LMV-M)

  The Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel – Medium (LVM-M) is a medium landing craft design jointly developed by Birdon and Incat Crowther. The design has been selected ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  S-70UAS U-Hawk

  Unveiled at AUSA 2025, the S-70UAS U-Hawk is an uncrewed version of Sikorsky’s crewed UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter.  It will act as a delivery aircraft for medium-sized uncrewed ground vehicles ...

• Artillery rockets

  Vilkha-M

  Vilkha-M is a GPS/INS guided artillery rocket derived from BM-30 Smerch’s 300 mm rockets by Ukrainian Luch Design Breau.

• Surface-to-surface missiles

  MGM-140 ATACMS

  The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is an American surface-to-surface missile. ATACMS is described as the US Army's primary 24/7, all-weather, and surface-to-surface artillery precision ...

• Artillery rockets

  CGR80

  CGR80 is a 239mm guided artillery rocket developed by South Korean Hanwha for K239 Chunmoo MLRS as the main effector.

• Artillery rockets

  GRAD

  Grad is a family of 122mm unguided artillery rockets developed by the Soviet Union and produced by multiple countries worldwide.

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Shark

  The Shark is a fixed-wing catapult-launched ISR UAV developed by Ukrspecsystems. The Shark-D is the original variant; an improved Shark-M variant was unveiled in early 2025. ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  M270 MLRS

  Development of the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) began in the US in 1976 and was extended in 1983 to include France, Germany, Italy ...

• Military UAS - small

  V-Bat (Family)

  The V-Bat is a fixed-wing UAV from Shield UAV that features a patented ducted-fan design. It is explicitly designed for runway- and equipment-independent launch and ...