Anduril is producing a modern, high-performance replacement for the M26 MLRS solid rocket motor currently used in GLSDB. The new motor is engineered to match the existing performance and mass properties while improving on safety and cost through updated design, new sub-tier suppliers, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
“Saab’s decision to partner with Anduril reflects confidence in our ability to meet this moment with speed, innovation, and reliability,” said the company. The enhanced capacity aims to support increased deliveries of the GLSDB system for U.S. and allied forces.
Anduril began development and qualification of the new system with plans to reach full-rate production by 2026. The GLSDB, a combat-proven and flexible system, offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional precision strike weapons, addressing a growing demand hindered by an overstretched SRM supply base.
To support this effort, Anduril is investing $75 million in expanding its McHenry, Mississippi facility, with completion expected in July 2025. The expansion will bolster the U.S. and allied industrial base and help close a critical gap in long-range rocket motor supply.
The facility will use innovative techniques such as single-piece-flow manufacturing, bladeless high-speed mixing, and industry-first automation to enhance production efficiency and affordability. This investment follows a recent $14.3 million Defense Production Act award to further develop SRM capabilities.
Most recently, Anduril Rocket Motors successfully completed a static test fire of a 21-inch hypersonic rocket motor for the U.S. Navy’s STANDARD Missile Program. “We are committed to delivering the speed, scale, and affordability required for credible deterrence,” the company affirmed.
