Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an in-flight retargeting capability for the US Army’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), allowing the missile to engage a different target after launch. During the demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, a GMLRS rocket launched from a HIMARS launcher received revised targeting data through the company’s Strigo datalink and Remote Interceptor Guidance-360 (RIG-360) system. The missile then successfully destroyed a moving target, demonstrating the system’s ability to respond to updated instructions while airborne for the first time. Lockheed funded the test internally and said the capability can be integrated into the existing missile without significant modifications. The development could give commanders greater control over precision strikes by enabling them to redirect weapons as targets move or operational conditions change. It also aligns with the US Army’s broader effort to connect battlefield sensors, launchers and targeting networks for faster information sharing. Lockheed is exploring the technology’s potential for other precision weapons, including Extended Range GMLRS and the Precision Strike Missile.
