Moog Australia, a subsidiary of Moog, has entered into a contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).
The Moog team, co-located in both the US and Australia, is formulating plans for a pilot production line for the GMLRS CAS in Australia.
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The company will work with Australian industry partners for the manufacture of key components required for existing CAS designs, aiming to reduce risks associated with the programme.
Embedded engineering assistance from the US will facilitate knowledge transfer to local operations.
The CAS, developed by Moog, consists of a control unit and four actuators that separately adjust fins placed around the rocket, helping to guide its trajectory and enhance accuracy.
This system allows the GMLRS to be guided across the battlefield to designated targets, which can reduce collateral damage and enable military forces to operate at a greater distance from conflict zones.
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By GlobalDataThe GMLRS is a precision-guided rocket that can be launched by both High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platforms.
Moog Australia secures the contract after Moog made an investment to bring the guided weapons pathfinder programme to its site in Australia.
Moog group senior vice president Mike Gruver said: “Moog is ready to deepen collaboration with both Lockheed Martin and the Commonwealth of Australia. The region is facing a significant security pivot point. Moog is focused on utilising production as a deterrent to help our customers and allies increase regional capability. Initiating this effort with GMLRS marks a key strategic step forward.”
Lockheed Martin Australia’s partnership with Moog is expected to strengthen supply chains within Australia and support the Commonwealth’s Guided Weapons and Explosives Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise objectives.
The GWEO aims to increase defence preparedness and resilience through local manufacturing of GMLRS systems.
Moog joins Thales, Marand, and AW Bell in efforts to advance the domestic manufacture of guided weapons in Australia.
In 2023, BAE Systems Australia and European missile group MBDA signed a collaboration agreement to support Australia in establishing its sovereign GWEO enterprise.
Lockheed Martin Australia missiles and fire control director and general manager James Heading said: “Lockheed Martin’s partnership with Moog Australia exemplifies our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and trusted partnerships to support the establishment of an advanced guided weapons industry in Australia.”
