Guided MLRS Reaches New Distance Record: "Lockheed Martin successfully fired a U.S. Army Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rocket 92 kilometers in a recent test at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The flawless test highlighted recent product improvements of this battle-proven system to give it a longer reach, maintaining its accuracy and effectiveness while minimizing potential collateral damage.
Firing crews for the launch were from the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery from Fort Lewis, WA. This test firing of a unitary GMLRS met all mission objectives, which included:
+ Verify production of GMLRS and HIMARS production lines;
+ Validating rocket and launcher reliability;
+ Proving performance of system software; and
+ Obtaining performance, technical and reliability data."
