US defense major Lockheed Martin has completed a successful flight test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, marking a significant advance in US Army long-range rocket artillery capabilities. The test firing took place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
The ER-GMLRS traveled 112 kilometers during the trial, surpassing the range of existing GMLRS munitions and demonstrating the system’s improved strike reach. The rocket was launched from a HIMARS launcher, confirming seamless integration with the Army’s current rocket artillery platforms.
The test round featured an Alternative Warhead variant, allowing the system to engage area targets with high precision and effectiveness. Lockheed Martin reported that the firing validated the weapon’s accuracy, range, and overall lethality under operational conditions.
The achievement supports the US Army’s broader effort to enhance long-range precision fires as part of its modernization strategy. Once fielded, the ER-GMLRS will enable forces to engage targets at extended distances while leveraging established HIMARS and MLRS infrastructure.
