L3Harris Awarded Solid Rocket Motor Contract with Record Production
L3Harris secured a $250 million contract to produce GMLRS propulsion units at a new Arkansas facility, marking the program’s largest production run to date.
L3Harris Technologies announced a $250 million follow-on contract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) propulsion units. The award represents the highest production quantity in the program’s history, reflecting confidence in L3Harris’ propulsion capabilities. Company leadership highlighted the contract as validation of their ability to deliver at scale while maintaining quality standards. The agreement underscores the U.S. Army’s reliance on L3Harris as a long-term supplier for GMLRS solid rocket motors.
The propulsion units will be produced at L3Harris’ new 60,000-square-foot Arsenal of Freedom facility in Camden, Arkansas, set to open later this year. The facility will centralize manufacturing with advanced automation and robotics to streamline solid rocket motor production. L3Harris has manufactured GMLRS propulsion units for decades, serving as the program’s sole solid rocket motor provider. The company also supplies the electronic safe-and-arm device and proximity sensor for the system, enhancing precision and reliability.
L3Harris has doubled its GMLRS solid rocket motor output in recent years through advanced manufacturing techniques and expanded capacity. The increase supports production for the U.S. and allied partners, addressing growing demand for long-range precision fires. The company’s investments in automation and new facilities aim to meet surge requirements while maintaining battlefield performance standards. This contract reinforces L3Harris’ role as a critical supplier for the GMLRS program.
The contract highlights L3Harris’ expanding role in missile propulsion and electronic systems for defense applications. The company’s investments in liquid propulsion production at its Canoga Park site further demonstrate its commitment to scaling manufacturing capacity. L3Harris emphasized its mission to deliver end-to-end technology solutions across multiple domains for national security. Forward-looking statements in the release note risks related to funding and operational uncertainties.