Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System/Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 260
- Short name
- GMLRS/GMLRS AW
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 177
- Contract obligations
- $23,620,062,595 Since fiscal year 2002
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $349,323,131 |
| FY2025 | $910,631,005 |
| FY2024 | $3,060,925,157 |
| FY2023 | $6,187,974,978 |
| FY2022 | $2,067,415,043 |
| FY2021 | $2,724,025,512 |
| FY2020 | $1,858,976,984 |
| FY2019 | $1,890,044,495 |
| FY2018 | $1,446,346,351 |
| FY2017 | $553,322,538 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $22,860,225,174 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $604,899,329 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Global, Inc. | $28,477,112 | |
| 4 | Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC | $17,084,005 | |
| 5 | Cherokee Nation Red Wing, L.L.C. | $16,455,159 | |
| 6 | Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. | $13,766,213 | |
| 7 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $10,648,083 | |
| 8 | Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions, LLC | $9,991,506 | |
| 9 | GCI Inc. | $9,491,191 | |
| 10 | The Boeing Company | $7,061,122 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System/Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead (GMLRS/GMLRS AW) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Missiles and Space under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This surface-to-surface precision rocket system provides long-range artillery capabilities to U.S. military forces and allies. The program encompasses development, production, and sustainment of guided rockets, launch systems, and associated support equipment, including both the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platforms.
Contract awards under this program typically range from small purchases of specialized components ($15,000-$500,000) to large-scale production contracts exceeding $1 billion, with performance periods spanning 2-5 years. Lockheed Martin Corporation, primarily through its Missiles and Fire Control division, serves as the dominant prime contractor for major production and support contracts, while companies like Testek LLC, Mission Critical Solutions, and Flick Packaging frequently win smaller contracts for specialized equipment and materials. Key subcontractors include Honeywell International, Aerojet Rocketdyne, BAE Systems, and various precision manufacturing firms. The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal and the Naval Air Systems Command are the primary contracting agencies. While most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, some smaller component and support contracts utilize small business set-asides. Primary places of performance include Grand Prairie, Texas; Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania; and Red River Army Depot, Texas.
Quick answers
What is GMLRS/GMLRS AW?
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System/Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead (GMLRS/GMLRS AW) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has GMLRS/GMLRS AW obligated on contracts?
177 contract awards are coded to GMLRS/GMLRS AW, and their actions have obligated $23,620,062,595 since fiscal year 2002.
Who are the top contractors on GMLRS/GMLRS AW?
The contractors obligated the most on GMLRS/GMLRS AW contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($23,465,124,503 across 2 registrations), Lockheed Martin Global, Inc. ($28,477,112) and Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC ($17,084,005).
How much did GMLRS/GMLRS AW obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to GMLRS/GMLRS AW obligated $910,631,005 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for GMLRS/GMLRS AW?
The latest contract award coded to GMLRS/GMLRS AW is W31P4Q26F0136, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation on May 31, 2026.
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