GUIDED MLRS

Abstract

The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary (U/Increment 2) is the only variant of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) currently in production. This rocket integrates a 200-pound class high explosive warhead with multi-mode fuzing options (proximity, point detonate, and delay); expanding the MLRS target set into urban, complex, pre-planned and Troops in Contact (TIC) scenarios by delivering a low collateral damage, precision strike rocket. GMLRS Unitary is relevant to current operations with over 2,121 rockets fired in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) by the Army, Marine Corps and United Kingdom. The program office continues to explore opportunities to enhance GMLRS technology. Improvements will provide the following, per Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) requirements: (1) enhanced operational capability and flexibility across the target set, (2) potential cost savings across weapon system life cycle through obsolescence initiatives, (3) test equipment commonality and reduced user effort for sustainment operations with enhancements to the MLRS Common Test Equipment (MCTE), (4) future Insensitive Munitions (IM) technology studies and insertion, and (5) optimized flight performance and increased survivability for friendly forces and non-combatants through scalable effects.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: 784_0603778A_7_2040_PB_2013

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• Aerospace Engineering
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Missile Defense Systems.