Guided MLRS

Abstract

The United States (U.S.) Army continues to explore ways to enhance Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets and common components and to mitigate obsolescence issues under the Guided MLRS project code. The Army is requesting funding for the following GMLRS Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities: (1) evaluation of enhanced operational capabilities to provide more flexibility across the target set to include increased range, flight performance, and end-game optimization; (2) investigation of potential life cycle cost savings through obsolescence initiatives and second source qualification; (3) development of enhancements to the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) common test equipment; (4) evaluation and development of technologies to enhance overall product performance and survivability to include Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT); and (5) system test and evaluation. The FY 2020 dollars in the amount of $127.028 million will continue the design, qualification, and testing of an extended range variant of the GMLRS; and continue qualification of key rocket obsolescence upgrades.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: EG3_0205778A_7_2040_PB_2020

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• Aerospace Engineering
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering