GMARS

Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System

The Mission

Range Matters

GMARS is a Multiple Rocket Launcher two-pod system supporting current and future state-of-the-art long range and extended long range rocket fire missions. GMARS is precise and cost-effective on the modern battlefield, providing all-weather, 24/7, long range precision fires.

GMARS provides fire support missions up to a range of 400+ km, and supports continued growth for increased capability at even greater ranges.

Partnership

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin joined forces in 2023 to combine their individual strengths and developed a GMARS as a solution for the growing demand for long-range rocket artillery. GMARS includes a 2-pod launcher capable of firing the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM) to achieve long ranges and high precision.

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. With 50+ years of rocket artillery expertise and partnerships with 20+ countries, we're providing transformative technologies and precision fires solutions to support global deterrence and 21st Century Security.

Rheinmetall is Europe's leading supplier of tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles and a reliable partner to armed forces around the world. With innovative and modern systems, Rheinmetall sets global standards in defense technology and creates the indispensable basis for peace and freedom.

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Features

Highly mobile, shoot and scoot capability
Crew-of-2; Cabin capacity of 3
Rapid emplacement with no out-riggers
Boom & Hoist system enables safe and rapid reload in all weather conditions
Only wheeled, 2-pod launcher system compatible with MLRS Family of Munitions
Inertially navigated, GPS-aided Firepower against short- and long-ranges
Component commonality with M270 / HIMARS and the HX Series of Mobility Platforms
Interoperable with NATO forces, that use MLRS and HIMARS
Designed with future in mind and flexibility to address multi-domain operations
Rheinmetall's 8x8 truck combines the ability to self-cover long distances with logistical commonality to the HX family in service in the German Army, e.g. UTF, WLS
Supports pre-planned and time-sensitive targeting