M270 MLRS – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

13 May

France Advances MLRS Replacement With Indigenous Tactical Missile Test

Thales and ArianeGroup conduct maiden test firing of a tactical ballistic missile as replacement for France’s multiple launch rocket system.

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Arms

Bea Castañeda

What Is the M270 MLRS? The Precision Rocket Launcher Powering Modern Artillery

The M270 MLRS stands at the center of modern artillery. This guide looks at how it enables rapid strikes, flexible targeting, and sustained battlefield support.

Mar- 2026 -

10 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Receives First Upgraded M270 Multiple Rocket Launchers

The UK has received the first upgraded M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, marking the first step in modernizing its fleet.

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

Air

The Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) live-fired for the first time at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Bea Castañeda

GMARS: The Heavyweight Rocket Artillery Explained

This guide breaks down the GMARS, a next-generation rocket artillery system built for long-range precision strike and seamless integration with NATO fires networks.

Dec- 2025 -

2 December

Americas

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fires from a Lockheed Martin-built M270A2 and HIMARS during tests at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Martin Secures $52M Deal to Maintain HIMARS, MLRS

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to maintain, operate, and configure two rocket systems.

May- 2025 -

27 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Awarded $214M to Upgrade M270 MLRS for US, Allies

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $214-million contract for the continued upgrade of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems into the latest A2 configuration.

Apr- 2025 -

28 April

Americas

the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Seeks to Expand GMLRS Rocket Production to 19,000 Annually

The US Army seeks to produce 19,000 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rounds annually, with initial delivery in 2030.

Dec- 2024 -

11 December

Arms

Pictured at night is the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) firing at Kirkcudbright Ranges. Army Reserve Royal Artillery Regiment has been firing one of the Army's most sophisticated weapons platforms, in the southwest of Scotland this week. Reserve soldiers from 101 Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, fired the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at Kirkcudbright Ranges on the Solway coast, in Dumfries and Galloway. This is the first time in the last 15 years, that the GMLRS has been fired in Scotland. The GMLRS is a self-propelled, armoured missile and rocket launcher, which can fire 12 rounds per minute to a distance of up to 180 miles. It is one of the Royal Artillery's most powerful weapons. The reservists, who only get to fire live MLRS very rarely, were doing so as part of their Annual Deployment Exercise, which sees them practice all of their basic soldier and specialist Artillery skills for two weeks. This is in addition to the training they get on Drill Nights at their Army Reserve Centres, and on weekend exercises and deployments.

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Orders Smoke Dischargers for British Army Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

NATO has contracted ISTEC to deliver smoke discharger systems for the British Army’s new M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

Nov- 2024 -

13 November

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

France Assessing Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher

The French Army is evaluating the Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher for its requirements, a senior French Army officer said recently.

May- 2024 -

20 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Demos Unmanned HIMARS

The US Army recently demonstrated the Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher prototype, which offers increased firepower and magazine depth without the risk of human casualties.

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