Multiple Launch Rocket System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 130
- Short name
- MLRS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 251
- Contract obligations
- $3,364,286,277 Since fiscal year 2007
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 | $255,730,852 |
| FY2025 | $487,466,801 |
| FY2024 | $173,861,663 |
| FY2023 | $195,754,513 |
| FY2022 | $270,711 |
| FY2021 | -$770,978 |
| FY2020 | -$2,068,696 |
| FY2019 | -$7,878,183 |
| FY2018 | $7,158,074 |
| FY2017 | $15,985,549 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $3,097,618,249 | |
| 2 | General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc. | $104,301,042 | |
| 3 | Arcwood Environmental - Joplin, Inc. | $87,372,439 | |
| 4 | Luxium Solutions, LLC | $17,955,624 | |
| 5 | Eaton Aerospace, LLC | $10,533,699 | |
| 6 | AMC Incorporated | $6,906,981 | |
| 7 | The Entwistle Company LLC | $6,602,905 | |
| 8 | R & D Electronics, Inc. | $5,821,556 | |
| 9 | Cherokee Nation Red Wing, L.L.C. | $5,290,704 | |
| 10 | Inter-Coastal Electronics, LLC | $4,199,779 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a major defense acquisition program managed by the Department of Defense under acquisition program ID 130-MDP. This artillery system represents a significant military capability that includes both the physical launcher platforms and associated projectiles, along with comprehensive maintenance, engineering, and logistics support services. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway and encompasses both the original M270 MLRS platform and its variants, including the M270A1 and M270A2, as well as complementary systems like the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
Contract awards under this program typically range from small purchases of specialized components (under $100,000) to major system production contracts exceeding $400 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to multiple years. Lockheed Martin Corporation serves as a primary contractor for major system production, securing awards such as a $751 million contract for M270A2 production. Other significant contractors include Raytheon Company for software development, The Entwistle Company for practice rocket components, and various specialized manufacturers for system components like cable assemblies, hydraulic systems, and electronic components. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, particularly through its Redstone Arsenal facility, serves as the primary contracting authority. While many smaller component contracts are set aside for small businesses, major system integration and production contracts typically have no set-aside designation. Contract types vary from firm-fixed-price for component procurement to cost-plus-fixed-fee for development and engineering services.
Quick answers
What is MLRS?
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has MLRS obligated on contracts?
251 contract awards are coded to MLRS, and their actions have obligated $3,364,286,277 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on MLRS?
The contractors obligated the most on MLRS contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($3,097,618,249), General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc. ($104,301,042) and Arcwood Environmental - Joplin, Inc. ($87,372,439).
How much did MLRS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to MLRS obligated $487,466,801 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for MLRS?
The latest contract award coded to MLRS is SPRRA226F0067, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation on July 2, 2026.
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