Lockheed Martin, working with the US Army, has successfully demonstrated the in-flight rerouting of a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rocket.
The test, conducted at White Sands Missile Range, involved a GMLRS fired from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher and subsequently redirected mid-flight to strike a moving target, marking a first for the programme.
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In a statement dated 28 October, Lockheed Martin said the rocket was retargeted in flight using the Strigo datalink and Remote Interceptor Guidance-360 (RIG-360), which were integrated through its internal research funding.
Data transmitted through Strigo allowed the rocket’s targeting to be updated after launch, rather than relying on pre-programmed strike coordinates.
The company said this provides commanders more flexibility to respond to evolving battlefield conditions.
Lockheed Martin stated the demonstration supports the US Army’s plans for integrated, networked precision fires by linking sensors, launchers, and targeting systems.
The datalink package used in the demonstration is anticipated to be compatible with other rockets and missiles, including the Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), expanding the potential for network-enabled targeting across multiple munition types.
Lockheed Martin advanced programmes vice president Randy Crites said: “By delivering this level of integration between Lockheed Martin products such as GMLRS, RIG-360 and Strigo, we’re giving our warfighters the confidence and capability to succeed in the most complex, real‑world scenarios.
“Accelerating mission integration with trusted systems ensures faster, more effective outcomes on the modern battlefield and gives commanders the flexible options they need to respond to any threat.”
This test follows Lockheed Martin’s recent announcement that it will begin producing and fielding the ER GMLRS after completing two operational tests led by US Army personnel, which involved the firing of Alternative Warhead and Unitary Warhead variants from an M270A2 launcher.
In June, the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at $3bn for the production of GMLRS rockets under the fiscal year 2026 procurement.
