L3Harris secures $200 million contract to boost production of GMLRS rocket motors in Arkansas

“This GMLRS IM contract demonstrates L3Harris’ expertise in missile propulsion technology and its commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable propulsion solutions for military operations,” said Scott Alexander, President, Missile Solutions, Aerojet Rocketdyne, L3Harris. He added that “L3Harris and Department of War investments in expanding capacity and modernizing solid rocket motor production are bearing fruit, ensuring L3Harris continues delivering critical propulsion capability at scale and at speed to the U.S. and its allies.”

The company has produced GMLRS propulsion units for decades and has raised output by nearly 80% through advanced manufacturing methods. This has improved delivery quantities and reliability at a time of growing demand.

L3Harris will accelerate production using its new 60,000 square-foot energetics facility in Camden, while inert components will be built at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility-South in Huntsville, Alabama. The contract is the largest GMLRS IM award the company has received from Lockheed Martin for a 12-month performance period.