Grandson of "Katyusha". Grad multiple launch rocket system. Russian multiple launch rocket systems Modern MLRS

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Multiple launch rocket systems

Russia's priority in creating multiple launch rocket systems (PC30/MLRS) is beyond doubt among experts. In addition to the Katyusha salvo that stunned the Nazi army near Orsha, there is also an official document confirming this priority. This is a patent issued in 1938 to three designers - Gvai, Kostikov and Kleimenov for a multi-barrel installation for firing rocket charges.

They were the first to achieve a high level of combat effectiveness of unguided rocket weapons for that time, and they did this through their salvo use. In the 40s, single rockets could not compete with cannon artillery shells in terms of accuracy and accuracy of fire. Firing a combat multi-barrel installation (the BM-13 had 16 guides), which fired a salvo in 7-10 seconds, gave quite satisfactory results.

During the war years, the USSR developed a number of rocket-propelled mortars (MLRS as they were called). Among them, in addition to the already mentioned Katyusha (BM-13), there were BM-8-36, BM-8-24, BM-13-N, BM-31-12, BM-13SN. The Guards mortar units armed with them made a huge contribution to achieving victory over Germany.

In the post-war period, work on jet systems continued. In the 50s, two systems were created: BM-14 (caliber 140 mm, range 9.8 km) and BM-24 (caliber 140 mm and range 16.8 km). Their turbojet shells rotated to increase accuracy in flight. It should be noted that at the end of the 50s, most foreign experts were very skeptical about the future prospects of the MLRS. In their opinion, the level of combat effectiveness of the weapon achieved by that time was marginal and could not provide it with a leading place in the system of missile and artillery weapons of the ground forces.

However, in our country, work continued on the creation of MLRS. As a result, in 1963, the Grad MLRS was adopted by the Soviet Army. A number of revolutionary technical solutions, first used on the Grad, have become classics and are one way or another repeated in all systems existing in the world. This primarily applies to the design of the missile itself. Its body is made not by turning from a steel blank, but using technology borrowed from liner production - rolling or drawing from a steel sheet. Secondly, the projectiles have folding tails, and the stabilizers are installed in such a way that they ensure rotation of the projectile in flight. Primary twisting occurs while still moving in the launch tube due to the movement of the guide pin along the groove.

The Grad system was widely introduced into the ground forces. In addition to the 40-barrel installation on the chassis of the Ural-375 vehicle, a number of modifications were developed for various types of combat use: Grad-V: for airborne troops, Grad-M for naval landing ships, Grad -P" - for use by units waging guerrilla warfare. In 1974, to ensure higher maneuverability during joint operations with armored units, the Grad-1 system appeared - a 36-barreled 122-mm installation on a tracked chassis.

The high combat effectiveness demonstrated by the Grad MLRS in a number of local wars and conflicts attracted the attention of military specialists in many countries to it. Currently, in their opinion, multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) are an effective means of increasing the firepower of ground forces. Some countries mastered production by purchasing licenses, others purchased the system from the Soviet Union. Someone simply copied it and began not only making it, but also selling it. Thus, at the IDEX-93 exhibition, similar systems were practically demonstrated by a number of countries, including South Africa, China, Pakistan, Iran, and Egypt. The similarity between these “developments” and “Grad” was very noticeable.

In the 60s, a number of changes occurred in military theory and practice, which led to a revision of the requirements for the combat effectiveness of weapons. Due to the increased mobility of troops, the tactical depth at which combat missions are carried out and the areas on which targets are concentrated have increased significantly. "Grad" was no longer able to ensure the possibility of delivering preemptive strikes against the enemy throughout the depth of his tactical formations.

This was only possible with a new weapon born on Tula soil - the 220-mm Uragan army multiple launch rocket system, adopted for service in the early 70s. Its tactical and technical data are impressive even today: at ranges from 10 to 35 km, a salvo of one launcher (16 barrels) covers an area of ​​over 42 hectares. When creating this system, specialists solved a number of scientific problems. Thus, they were the first in the world to design an original cassette warhead, and developed combat elements for it. Many new innovations were introduced into the design of combat and transport-loading vehicles, where the ZIL-135LM chassis is used as a base.

Unlike the Grad, the Hurricane is a more universal system. This is determined not only by the greater firing range, but also by the expanded range of ammunition used. In addition to the usual high-explosive fragmentation warheads, cassette warheads for various purposes have been developed for it. Among them: incendiary, high-explosive fragmentation with above-ground detonation, as well as combat elements for remote mining of areas.

The latest development adopted by the Russian army, the Prima system is a logical development of the Grad system. The new MLRS, compared to the previous one, has a 7-8 times larger affected area and 4-5 times less time spent in a combat position at the same firing range. The increase in combat potential was achieved through the following innovations: increasing the number of launch tubes on a combat vehicle to 50, and much more effective Prima projectiles.

This system can fire all types of Grad projectiles, as well as several types of completely new high-efficiency ammunition. Thus, the Prima high-explosive fragmentation projectile has a detachable warhead, on which a fuse is installed, not of contact action, but of remote-contact action. At the final section of the trajectory, the warhead meets the ground almost vertically. In this design, the Prima MLRS high-explosive fragmentation projectile ensures a circular dispersion of the striking elements and increases the area of ​​continuous damage.

Work to improve the combat capabilities of multiple launch rocket systems in Russia continues. According to domestic military experts, this class of artillery weapons perfectly corresponds to the new military doctrine of Russia, and any other state seeking to create a mobile and effective Armed Forces with a small number of professional military personnel. There are few examples of military equipment, the few crews of which would control such a formidable striking power. When solving combat missions in the immediate operational depth, the MLRS has no competitors.

Each type of missile and artillery weapons of the Ground Forces has its own tasks. The destruction of individual remote objects of special importance (warehouses, control posts, missile launchers and a number of others) is the job of guided missiles. The fight, for example, with tank groups, troops dispersed over large areas, the destruction of front-line runways, and remote mining of terrain is the task of the MLRS.

The Russian press notes that new modifications and samples of these weapons will have a number of new properties that make them even more effective. According to experts, further improvement of rocket systems consists of the following: firstly, the creation of homing and self-aiming submunitions; secondly, pairing MLRS with modern reconnaissance, target designation and combat control systems. In this combination, they will become reconnaissance and strike systems capable of hitting even small targets within their reach. Thirdly, due to the use of more energy-intensive fuel and some new design solutions, in the near future the firing range will be increased to 100 km, without a significant decrease in accuracy and increase in dispersion. Fourthly, reserves for reducing the number of personnel in MLRS units have not been completely exhausted. Automating the operations of loading the launcher and carrying out the necessary preparatory operations at the combat position will not only reduce the number of members of the combat crew, but will also reduce the time for collapsing and deploying the system, which will have a better impact on its survivability. And finally, expanding the range of ammunition used will significantly expand the range of tasks solved by the MLRS.

Currently, about 3 thousand Grad installations are in service with foreign countries. SNPP Splav, together with related enterprises, offers interested foreign customers several options for modernizing this system

The year 1998 was significant for the lead developer of Russian multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) - the State Research and Production Enterprise Splav and OJSC Motovilikha Plants. It is 80 years since the birth of the outstanding MLRS designer Alexander Nikitovich Ganichev and 35 years since the adoption of his brainchild - the Grad system. These anniversary events were widely celebrated in Tula and St. Petersburg. The anniversary gift was the appearance of the improved Grad and Smerch systems. During their creation, a new organizational technology for interaction between enterprises was implemented: SNPP Splav with related enterprises develops weapons and transforms ideas into specific samples, and the State Company Rosvooruzheniye ensures the promotion of these weapons to the foreign market.

On October 15, 1998, at a military training ground near Orenburg, on the initiative of the State Corporation Rosvooruzhenie and the State Scientific and Production Enterprise Splav, demonstration firing of the long-range Grad was held for military attaches from more than 30 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. At the shooting, SNPP Splav, together with OJSC Motovilikha Plants (Perm) and the Signal Research Institute (Kovrov), presented the modernized BM-21 combat vehicle, as well as long-range projectiles for it, providing a firing range of up to 40 km. The increased combat capabilities of the world's longest-range MLRS Smerch, capable of firing at a range of 90 km, were also demonstrated.

The military attaches were convinced with their own eyes of the exceptional combat capabilities of the new City - the mock enemy was completely destroyed. It should be noted that a number of countries have a license to produce Grad, and statements have been made about the possibility of increasing the firing range to 40 km. But only Russia was able to confirm these characteristics with practical shooting.

In general, the comprehensive modernization of the Grad MLRS

made it possible to significantly increase the automation of the combat work process, the firing range (up to 40 km), hit accuracy (for a 2-fold increased firing range) and the effectiveness of destruction.

Let's consider specific ways of modernization.

1. Character modern combat urgently requires a significant reduction in the time for preparation, transmission and reception of target designation, aiming of combat vehicles and opening fire. These requirements were successfully resolved through the introduction of a Kapustnik-B battery fire control post into the system, equipped with high-speed Baget-41 computers, the required number of radio stations, a navigation system and a weather reconnaissance complex. Automated data exchange between the control post and the combat vehicle, as well as deep modernization of the combat vehicle itself, make it possible to reduce the time from the moment of target detection to opening fire to one minute.

The launcher is additionally equipped with equipment and a laptop-type computer, navigation equipment, and radio communications. The listed funds provide:

Guiding a package of BM guides without the combat crew leaving the cockpit and reducing the combat crew to 2 people. The commander can receive target designation on the march;

Guiding a package of BM guides without using aiming points;

Autonomous initial orientation: determination of the current azimuth and coordinates of the vehicle when moving and stationary;

Presentation on the display of graphic information for guiding a package of guides, the route of movement of the BM, indicating its location, destination and direction of movement;

Reducing the preparation time for firing from the moment of receiving the control center to the opening of fire in the battery:

a) in an unprepared position - from 25-35 to 6 minutes;

b) in a prepared position - from 10 to 1 minute;

Increased survivability by reducing the presence of combat vehicles in the firing position;

Increasing autonomy through the use of navigation and topographical aids allows for independent movement to a firing position and collection point;

Improved operator working conditions in bad weather and at night.

2. A significant increase in the firing range (from 20 to 40 km) was achieved by improving the rocket engine (new mixed fuel, reducing the weight of the engine body from 20 to 9 kg) and improving the aerodynamic quality of the projectile.

3. With a twofold increase in flight range, the accuracy characteristics of the new projectile remained within the same limits as those of projectiles with a range of up to 20 km that are in service. This was achieved by improving the design of the projectile, improving alignment, and also using a fundamentally new tail stabilizer.

4. The effectiveness of destruction has increased due to the creation of new types of warheads (CU) and the improvement of existing ones. Thus, for high-explosive fragmentation warheads, their power has been increased and two types of fragments are used, which has increased the type of targets hit. The development of detachable warheads made it possible to increase the fragmentation efficiency by more than 6 times. The development of a warhead with detachable self-aiming subelements, increasing the likelihood of hitting armored targets, and a cluster warhead with 45 separate subelements is nearing completion.

The Grad arsenal includes rockets that provide anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, radio interference, smoke screens and theater lighting at night.

Currently, about 3 thousand Grad installations are in service with foreign countries. SNPP Splav, together with related enterprises, offers interested foreign customers several options for modernizing this system:

1. Full-size modernization with the supply of a Kapustnik-B fire control post (for placement on any chassis at the customer’s request), modification of the BM-21 combat vehicle on the customer’s territory.

2. Supply of missiles for existing BM-21. Other options are possible.

In general, it can be argued that the improved Grad is a powerful weapon of the 21st century.

GENIUS OF JET SYSTEMS

Today, the Russian MLRS Grad, Uragan and Smerch are known throughout the world no less than the Kalashnikov assault rifle, the T-34 tank, the MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft. And in 1957, the outstanding designer Ganichev had to work hard to revive and defend the idea of ​​MLRS, in the effectiveness of which few people believed at that time.

In 1998, the State Research and Production Association Splav celebrated two significant anniversaries - the 80th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding designer of modern multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Alexander Nikitovich Ganichev, and the 35th anniversary of the adoption of his brainchild - the most popular in the world MLRS Grad.

Alexander Ganichev was born on August 25, 1918 in the village of Sudakovo Tula region in a peasant family. In 1938 he graduated from the Tula Industrial Institute. He began his career at the Tula Cartridge Plant. During the war, he worked at defense enterprises in Novosibirsk and Zelenodolsk, and from 1945 until the end of his life - at NII-147 (later the famous State Research and Production Enterprise Splav).

Exceptional natural intelligence, organizational skills and determination allowed A.N. Ganichev for comparatively short term go from an ordinary engineer to a chief designer - first deputy general director.

At SNPP Splav Ganichev, work was extensively carried out on the creation of artillery cartridges and on improving the technology of their mass production, and in 1957 work began on a new generation of multiple launch rocket systems and rockets for them.

Analyzing the development paths of MLRS, Ganichev proposed new approaches and original technical solutions in the design of unguided rockets, new technologies for the production of rocket engines and warheads. In particular, for the production of projectile bodies, he used cartridge technology - deep drawing, used drop-down fins, and a rocket engine with a tandem arrangement of checkers.

The result of this work was the adoption in 1963 of the first of the modern MLRS - Grad with a firing range of 20 km, a caliber of 122 mm and 40 guides, which gave a powerful impetus to the intensive development of MLRS throughout the world.

In the Soviet Union, Grad became the base system for interspecific rocket weapons, which in terms of technology level still have no equal in the world. Modifications of the system were created for the Airborne Forces and the Navy.

In 1965, an important government task was completed in three months - a light portable single-barrel MLRS Grad-P with a firing range of 11 km, known as Partizan, was put into mass production. The ideas of unification were most clearly manifested in it, and the 122 mm caliber system was further developed. In 1967, the troops received the Grad-V MLRS with a firing range of more than 20 km and a combat vehicle with 12 guides, and in 1976 - the regimental MLRS Grad-1 with a firing range of 15 km and 36 guides.

Being an outstanding technologist, Ganichev applied the principle of an integrated design and technological approach, which made it possible to reduce the labor intensity of Grad manufacturing tens of times over 15 years of production.

At the turn of the 70s - 90s, Ganichev formulated the concept of developing a high-power multiple launch rocket system, called Prima. Alexander Nikitovich set a seemingly impossible task: to create a system that would be several times more powerful than the Grad, but would be based on technological and production solutions mastered by industry.

In Prima, Ganichev laid down fundamentally new design solutions, primarily related to the projectile. At the desired point in the trajectory, upon command from the electronic fuse, the warhead was separated from the engine and, using a special parachute system, descended and covered the target. In December 1982, factory testing of Prima was successfully completed.

Ganichev's creative thought has always been directed to the future. Back in 1964, when the production of the Grad was just beginning to develop, an engineering note was prepared on the initiative of the designer on the further development of multiple launch rocket systems. It proposed the development of a highly effective 200-mm Hurricane military system with 16 guides. In this system, Alexander Nikitovich for the first time implemented the principle of cluster warheads for MLRS, which made it possible to create weapons with a large area of ​​destruction in one salvo. The system had a range of 35 km and was equipped with new missiles: fragmentation clusters, high-explosive shells, anti-tank mines and others.

Back in the late 60s. Alexander Nikitovich conceived a 300-mm MLRS with a firing range of up to 70 km. Under his leadership, range correction and angular stabilization systems were developed, which increased the efficiency of the entire system several times.

This MLRS was named Smerch. However, Ganichev was not able to complete work on it. On January 2, 1983, the designer passed away. The work on Smerch was carried out by Alexander Nikitovich’s student - chief designer of the MLRS Hero of Socialist Labor Gennady Denezhkin. Today, Smerch has no analogues in the world and is the basic system for future MLRS.

Ganichev had scientific intuition and foresaw that the development paths for MLRS lie in the field of creating highly intelligent weapons. In 1980, he demonstrated the first self-aiming warhead. And at one of the scientific and technical councils, the first draft of a homing warhead was considered. Since the 60s, he has successfully developed MLRS technology for civilian use - to combat hail Cloud and Sky.

Ganichev, the founder of a new scientific school, trained a galaxy of highly qualified specialists. Many of the current designers, scientists, engineers of Splav and related enterprises are grateful to Alexander Nikitovich for his help in their creative development. Under his leadership, about 10 multiple launch rocket systems and more than 40 ammunition for them were created. Almost 400 copyright certificates have been received for technical solutions proposed by Ganichev personally and in collaboration.

For the 80th anniversary of Alexander Ganichev, the Splav team prepared a worthy gift: as a result of deep modernization, the Grad’s range was increased from 20 to 40 km.

For his outstanding contribution to the development of weapons A.N. Ganichev was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor and twice winner of the State Prize.

Significant anniversaries of the designer and his weapons were solemnly celebrated in Tula and St. Petersburg. The memory of the glorious son, a nugget of the Russian land, a brilliant designer, is immortalized by memorial plaques, MLRS memorials, and scholarships for the best students of Tula University.

Applications

122 mm BM-21 "Grad"

In 1965, production of the 40-barreled BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system was mastered.

At that time, a new aerodynamic stabilization system was created - the projectile stabilizers, being in the closed position, open and are rigidly fixed when exiting the guide tube. This made it possible to create a compact guide package. The multi-charge nature of rocket systems, which have small-sized and simple-designed launchers, determines the possibility of simultaneously hitting targets over large areas, and salvo fire ensures surprise and a high impact on the enemy. They are highly mobile, capable of opening fire within minutes of arriving at a position and immediately leaving it, avoiding return fire. More than 2,000 BM-21 MLRS were supplied by Motovilikha Plants OJSC for service in various countries around the world.

The Grad installation is designed to destroy manpower and unarmored vehicles in the nearest tactical depth.

Main characteristics

Caliber, mm122

Firing range, km:

Maximum20.38

Minimum5

Salvo time, s20 Number of guides, pcs. 40 Main rocket mass, kg 66.6 BM mass, t 13.7 Crew, people 6 Reloading time, min. 7

220 mm MLRS "Uragan"

In 1975, production of the 220-mm Uragan MLRS was mastered.

Compound:

Combat vehicle (BM) 9P140

Transport-loading machine (TZM) 9T452

Missiles (RS)

Educational and training aids.

The combat vehicle is designed to fire rockets to destroy enemy personnel and equipment in areas of concentration, on the march and in battle formations, helicopters and aircraft at airfields, command posts, fuel depots and other targets. The BM allows projectiles to be transported in guides and is equipped with an electric guidance drive, communications equipment and a night vision device. Firing is possible both from the BM and from the cockpit. The Uragan MLRS has the ability to be transported by rail, water, and air. Operation of the complex is possible at any time of the year and day, in different climatic conditions and in contaminated areas.

Main characteristics

Caliber, mm220

Firing range, km:

Maximum34

Minimum 8.5

Salvo time, s20 Number of guides, pcs. 16 Main RS mass, kg 280 BM mass, t 20.2 Crew, people 4 Reloading time, min. 15 Number of RS transportable on TZM, pcs. 16

300-mm MLRS "SMERCH"

In 1987, production of the 300-mm Smerch MLRS was mastered. According to many experts, the Russian Smerch MLRS is considered the best rocket artillery system in the world. A number of fundamentally new technical solutions embodied in the design of the missile allow it to be classified as a completely new generation of weapons of this kind. First of all, this applies to the system for correcting the flight of a rotating rocket, created for the first time in the world. Flight correction in pitch and yaw angles, carried out according to signals from the control system, is carried out by a gas-dynamic executive body, the design of which has no analogues in world practice.

Composition of the MLRS "Smerch":

Combat vehicle (BM) 9A52-2

Transport-loading machine (TZM) 9T234-2

Missiles

Educational and training aids

Arsenal equipment

Main characteristics

Caliber, mm 300

Number of launch tubes, pcs. 12

Firing range, km:

Maximum 70

Minimum 20

Damage area with one salvo, ha67.2

Full salvo time, from 40

Cruising range of the combat vehicle, km900

Calculation, people 4

On Damansky Island, during the conflict with the Chinese invaders, the new Grad multiple launch rocket system was tested for the first time, the use of which served as the beginning of peace negotiations. A salvo of this weapon completely destroyed enemy troops in a square of 7 x 10 kilometers.

This formidable weapon, which is a prototype of the legendary Katyushas, ​​is called a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). It contains several types, the most powerful of which is the Smerch rocket launcher, the characteristics of which make NATO hawks think twice about an attack on Russia.

It has no analogues in the world, and has become the crown of evolution of this formidable weapon.

The history of the creation of the Smerch multiple launch rocket system

The use of gunpowder for flight has a long history. In the Middle Ages, the Chinese used rocket arrows. At first they were launched from a bow. Later they used a device - a prototype of a launcher.

The creation of jet technology in Russia arose at the beginning of the 19th century. A rocket technology laboratory was created in Moscow, one of the first developments of which was an illumination rocket, adopted for service in 1717. A lighting element was placed in the upper part. In flight, he scattered luminous stars to the sides.

The first combat missiles appeared in the 20s of the 19th century. The head section contained either an incendiary mixture or an explosive grenade. Wooden “tails” were used to stabilize the flight. They were intended for shelling siege fortresses.

The firing range of such a missile was up to 2700 m. This option was used during the war with Turkey in 1828, during the siege of the fortress.

The Russian scientist Konstantinov created missiles with a flight distance of over 4000 m, the use of which was planned on submarines of that time. The launchers were attached to the sides of the boat.

In the 2nd half of the 19th century, the development of rocket artillery stopped due to the spread of rifled weapons and cannon systems, which were superior in accuracy and range.

With the advent of pyroxylin powder, which was superior in properties to smoke, rocket artillery received a new round of development.

• In 1919 the year scientist N.I. Tikhomirov proposed a project for a torpedo missile;
• In 1928 passed the test first Soviet rocket on pyroxylin powder;
• In 1933 The Scientific Research Institute of Jet Technology was formed, which began the era of rocket science.

The first missiles that were put into production and adopted into aviation were the RS-82 and RS-132. The numbers indicate the diameter of the projectile in mm.

Testing of the shells continued until 1933. In 1938 they were put into service. Since 1938, one of the main directions has been the creation of field multiple launch rocket artillery.

Initially, the designers proposed an individual anti-aircraft launcher.

However, the starting systems were finally decided to be installed in rows on the vehicle.

As a result, the analogue of this option - the well-known Katyusha rocket mortar - finally got a start in life.

The launcher structure was placed on a ZIS-6 truck. In 1941, it was put into service and immediately used on the war fronts. The index system received BM-13.

During World War 2, the new kind artillery loudly announced itself. She became an integral part of the troops. During the Battle of Berlin, 219 Katyusha divisions, or over 2,500 multiple launch rocket systems, were used.

However, a number of additionally developed post-war modifications had a significant drawback - a short firing range. The task was to create more powerful systems with a larger range. The task was completed. The firing range of Smerch is above 120 km.

In the early 50s, the Grad system was developed. Today it is the most widespread installation in the world, in service in many countries. In terms of efficiency, ease of manufacture, parameters and low price, it still has no equal. The cost of the Smerch MLRS is more expensive than the BM-21, but the damage to the enemy caused by the new generation rocket launcher is much higher than previous systems.

In the 70s of the last century, the third generation system 9K57 “Hurricane” (Grad-3), 220 mm caliber, was created. Production of the modification began in 1975.

The Smerch combat systems replaced the existing Grad and Hurricane systems. They were developed in the early 80s at the Tula enterprise "Splav". For comparison, 2 Smerch installations hit an area that would require an entire regiment of the legendary Katyushas.

Initially, the Smerch system was created as a weapon that was in the reserve of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. His task is to engage in battle only at the most decisive moments of the battle.

Having received the target coordinates from the satellite to the on-board computer, the system delivers a high-precision strike, covering an area of ​​70 hectares in one salvo. Before the enemy discovers where the salvo was fired from, the crew changes its location.

Tactical and technical characteristics (performance characteristics of the MLRS Smerch)

Thanks to the designers, the Smerch complex’s characteristics of defeating manpower exceed all known types of similar foreign and domestic weapons.

Rocket launcher design

Main elements of the system

Ammunition device

The most important element of the complex is the projectile.

Structurally, it can be divided into 2 parts:

• combat;
• motor part, with a stabilization device.

The engine housing contains a powder charge to create jet thrust. The head part contains a projectile with a contact fuse, a detonator and an explosive.

A special feature of modern military rockets is their detonation system. Each Smerch missile is equipped with an emitter, which, when approaching a target, determines the distance, and at a certain distance (5-20 m) an electronic fuse detonates the warhead.

The force of the explosion and the fragments are directed downward, which makes it possible to “cover” most of the area and guarantee the destruction of enemy personnel in the trenches.

When launched, the projectile spins along guides in the launch barrel. Then the stabilizers open, which have a curved appearance to maintain rotation in flight, which increases stability and accuracy of hits.

Types and description of missiles

A general drawing of the ammunition is shown in the figure.

The complex contains the following types of ammunition.

Development of new missiles

Today, at the SPLAV enterprise in Tula, work continues to modernize combat systems in the areas of accuracy and firing range. The accuracy of missile guidance is achieved by installing a control unit that uses a satellite guidance system.

Also, in parallel, work is underway to increase the maneuverability of the projectile with the help of aerodynamic rudders, which make it possible to adjust the flight and direction to the target under the control of the ProNav computer. The implementation of this project will increase accuracy to 10 m.

In order to increase the flight radius, work is being done to reduce weight and use a fundamentally new type of engine with a different aerodynamic design. It consists of a solid propellant booster, separated during flight, and a ramjet engine (ramjet engine).

Modifications of missile systems

The Smerch family of combat systems includes three main types of modifications:

• 9K58 based on MAZ-543M. This is a classic 12-barrel version of the system;
• MLRS "Kama" 9K58 based on a KAMAZ vehicle. This is a 6-barrel version. Designed to be lighter, smaller and more portable;
• 9K515 "Tornado-S". The complex represents a deep modernization of the Smerch system. It embodies all the ideas for increasing range and upgrading the engine described above. The range has been increased to 120 km, with the prospect of increasing to 200 km. The flight of the projectile is equipped with a satellite guidance system with flight correction. Rolling time - 1 minute, crew - 3 people.

Combat chassis options

Transport-charging machines

To store, equip launchers and transport ammunition of the Smerch system, special auxiliary equipment is used.

List of charging equipment:

Military equipment Smerch in service with different countries

Photos of combat shooting

Documentary video about MLRS

Conclusion

The Smerch MLRS system is the most powerful weapon after nuclear weapons. Its area of ​​destruction is approximately equal to 10 football fields.

After shelling in this territory, it is not possible for enemy personnel and any equipment to survive.

The Smerch weapon can hardly be called just a multiple launch rocket system. rocket launcher is a completely new type of reactive complexes. The shells were almost equal to combat tactical missiles.

For many states with a small territory, this weapon is the most effective among all available army weapons in terms of defense and state protection capabilities. Having a great modernization perspective to improve the characteristics of the Smerch weapon, with the support and funding of the state, this power of the rocket launcher will restrain enemy aggressive impulses for many decades to come.

Materials provided by: S.V. Gurov (Tula), Materials on contracts from Forecast International 2011 were prepared jointly with a student intern from Tula State University(group 730882) Petrukhina M.I. (year 2013)

The MLRS multiple launch rocket system is designed to carry out combat missions to engage and destroy rocket artillery guns, forces and assets, and areas where forces and assets are concentrated at any time of the day and in various weather conditions. air defense, trucks, lightly armored armored personnel carriers, as well as troop concentration areas and technical positions.

Initially, a variant was developed intended to equip tactical and operational-tactical units (division, corps), called the GSRS (General Support Rocket System). At the beginning of 1976, preparatory work began to develop the concept of its creation. In March 1976, representatives of five companies: Boeing, Emerson Electric, Martin Marietta, Northrop and Vought (now Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control) signed a contract to evaluate the concept of creating a general support rocket system GSRS. In September 1977, representatives of Boeing Aerospace and Vought Corporation has signed a contract for a 29-month ratification period for the GSRS development competition, under which each company will supply three prototypes of the combat vehicle and unguided rockets for comparative testing at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. solid propellant (solid propellant) for the rocket was developed by specialists from Atlantic Research.

In early 1978, the US Army Missile Research and Development Command changed the direction of further development of the GSRS system with the possibility of production both in the USA and and in Europe. The program was renamed Multiple Launch Rocket System or MLRS. In April 1980, Ling Tempco Vought of Dallas, Texas (now Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Dallas) was selected as the prime contractor to coordinate development of the MLRS system. The firepower of the combat vehicle of the experimental GSRS system was supposed to correspond to the firepower of 27 howitzers of 203 mm caliber.

The first shells assembled as part of small-scale production were delivered in May 1982. Combat vehicles assembled as part of initial production were delivered to the army in August 1982. The company has invested more than $42 million to create an automated production facility located in East Camden, Arkansas, which produces mounts (combat vehicles) and projectiles.

In 1983, the new MLRS multiple launch rocket system began to enter service with the US Army. After 2-3 years, it began to enter service with the ground forces of the armies of other states.

The second multi-year contract for the procurement of the MLRS system for 1989-1993 was awarded in July 1989. In fiscal year 1989, it began co-production MLRS systems by specialists from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. As of September 1995, 857 combat vehicles had been delivered - 772 to the active army and 185 to the US National Guard. Organizationally, MLRS systems are consolidated into batteries and field artillery divisions. The division and corps of the ground forces have 9 and 27 combat vehicles, respectively. According to other sources, they are deployed in the number of three in a battery and 29 in a division.

According to domestic data dating back to 2018, “To launch micro- and nano-spacecraft, a multi-purpose “nanorocket” system MNNS is being developed based on OTR ATACMS launchers and MLRS MLRS. The launch cost does not exceed $1 million. Transfer of the MNNS system from garrison storage to readiness time for spacecraft launch does not exceed 24 hours."

According to data from October 18, 2018, the American army is taking serious steps towards expanding and modernizing the MLRS MLRS fleet. Modernization work is being carried out to preserve the MLRS MLRS BM as part of the US armed forces. Red River Army Base plays an important role in this effort. The program started in 2017, when the Ministry of Defense assigned the task of supplementing the MLRS MLRS BM fleet to the PFRMS (Precision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems) design bureau, whose specialists are working on the development of high-precision fire systems for rocket systems and missile systems.

Expansion of the MLRS MLRS fleet has become a priority as part of the Grow initiative the Army. The MLRS MLRS fleet is planned to be increased by 160 units due to the modernization of obsolete M270A0 MLRS MLRS combat vehicles that have been decommissioned. Work will be performed during fiscal years 2019-2022. Also, as part of the program, work will be carried out to modernize 225 existing M270A1 MLRS MLRS combat vehicles during the 2022-2030 financial years. Modernization of machines ensures an increase in operational life until 2050.

Compound

Initially, the MLRS MLRS included:

M270 combat vehicle (in stowed position: side view, front view);

unguided rockets (NURS) of 227mm caliber in transport and launch containers;

transport-charging machine (see photo);

communication and control systems.

The two main parts of the M270 combat vehicle are the chassis and the artillery unit. The artillery unit of the M270 BM is mounted on a modified extended tracked chassis of the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (M993 cargo transporter). Thanks to the use of this chassis, the combat vehicle has the ability to move over rough terrain, comparable to that of the M-1 tank. The BM M270 chassis is equipped with an eight-cylinder diesel engine Cummins VTA-903 with gas turbine supercharging with a power of 500 hp. The engine is located under the cab, which can be tilted forward to provide access to its components. Transmission "General Electric" hydromechanical HMPT three-speed. The suspension is torsion bar, independent, with three shock absorbers on each side. Provision is made to disable the torsion suspension of the first, fifth and sixth road wheels using multi-disc friction devices in order to ensure the necessary rigidity of the combat vehicle's support on the ground during a salvo.

The chassis cabin of the M270 combat vehicle is equipped (see electrical diagram):

an airborne positioning system that requires conventional artillery topographical data and by which crew numbers determine their location.

a computerized fire control system that requires target location data and meteorological data in the target area to calculate the flight mission and automatically enter various corrections after each shot. It includes: a control panel with a monitor and a navigation device (topographic surveyor);

an automated control system for aiming, with the help of which an automated adjustment of the installation’s inclination is carried out, directed by a coordinate system for determining the horizontal guidance angles and declination angles.

a sealing, soundproofing and heating system, as well as a filter-ventilation unit designed to protect crew rooms from weapons of mass destruction.

The cabin is protected from small arms and machine gun fire and shell fragments by armor made of aluminum alloy; when firing, the armored glass is closed with armored shutters.

The artillery unit includes a fixed base with a rotating frame mounted on the chassis body and a gyro-stabilized rotating platform with an M269 launch loading module (PLM) mounted on it, as well as elevation and horizon guidance mechanisms with electric hydraulic drives. The M269 PZM (see photo) includes an armored box-shaped truss for two transport and launch containers with a reloading mechanism. The horizontal guidance mechanism is mounted on a fixed base. Structurally, it is made in one block and includes a level with working fluid, an electric motor, a hydraulic pump, a servo valve and a hydraulic motor. The vertical guidance mechanism is mounted on a rotating frame. The lifting mechanism of the starting charging module is made in the form of two paired screws driven by pairs of bevel gears. The drive gears of these pairs are driven by a hydraulic motor or a manual drive (the latter is used in case of failure of the main drive).

The reloading mechanism consists of two retractable consoles with electric winches. They can be controlled individually or together directly from the cockpit of the combat vehicle or using a remote control. To load the TPK, the PZM clip is installed in a horizontal position, and the reloading mechanism consoles are extended. The transport and launch container is lifted using a winch, the gripping device of which is attached to the center of gravity of the container (see photo). After the TPK is inserted into the holder, it is lowered onto the centering pins and fixed in the firing position using three clamping grips. Each socket also has a manual mechanical lock for holding the TPK, the drive handle of which is located in the lower front part of the socket. After fixing the TPK and connecting the electrical cable from the fire control system, the winches of the loading mechanisms are automatically turned off.

Loading of the launcher is carried out with equipped transport and launch containers disposable. TPKs are loaded with rockets and sealed at the manufacturing plant. Standard transport and launch containers, which are also storage containers, weigh 2,270 kg and include six fiberglass tubes rigidly held together by an aluminum alloy cage. Inside the guides there are spiral metal slides to give the NURS rotation at a frequency of 10-12 rpm when fired to ensure stability of the projectile in flight and compensation for thrust eccentricity. Projectiles are launched directly from replaceable containers. The shells can be stored in such containers for 10 years, ready for use. It takes five minutes to load, aim and fire a salvo of 12 rounds.

The combat vehicle can be prepared for transport by the Air Force C-141 aircraft at a limited base, as well as by the Air Force C-5 and C-17 aircraft. The crew consists of a commander and numbers: driver, guidance operator. However, projectile launches can be carried out by two crew numbers, and in extreme cases - by one crew number.

A variant of a towed launcher for the MLRS system was being studied (see diagram).

In the 90s of the 20th century, the combat vehicle was modernized, and its new model received the designation M270A1 (see layout diagram). The main directions of modernization were to equip the BM with an improved fire control system with the ability to display video information, a full keyboard, a 1GB memory device for storing programs, an improved mechanical system and modern GPS navigation equipment. This ensures faster preparation of the combat vehicle for firing, a reduction in reloading time by 38%, and a reduction in operating and maintenance costs. When performing a typical combat mission using the M270A1 combat vehicle, the time required to complete it is six times less compared to the time required when using the M270 combat vehicle. The machine has a built-in diagnostic system for timely detection of faults. Modernization of the US Army's M270 BM fleet to the M270A1 variant began in 2002.

Typically, two transport-loading vehicles with trailers are used to service one combat vehicle. TZM is a 10-ton all-terrain vehicle M985 (8X8 wheel arrangement). A 2.5-ton crane is mounted in its body, with the help of which containers are loaded and unloaded. Four TPKs (six missiles each) are transported on a vehicle and a trailer. The transportable ammunition load of one launcher, including its 12 missiles, is 108 NURs, respectively.

After introducing firing settings into the fire control equipment (including the triggering time of the head fuses), the launcher is guided on command using electro-hydraulic power drives. There is no need to level the launcher before firing, since the necessary adjustments are constantly introduced into the fire control equipment. This is ensured by a corresponding system with a gyro-stabilized platform. The same system also provides the necessary accuracy during salvo fire.

In general, combat vehicles of the M270 indexes (standard, the very first), M270-IPDS (with an improved positioning system) and M270A1 were developed.

The MLRS MLRS ammunition includes the following types of unguided rockets:

M26 with a firing range of 32 km.

M26A1/A2 with a firing range of 45 km (XR-M77, developed by specialists from Loral Vought Systems).

M28 for anti-tank mining with a firing range of 40 km.

training M28A1 (RRPR) with a firing range of up to 14.3 km.

Specialists from Loral Vought Systems carried out work to develop a version of a rocket with an increased flight range based on a rocket from the MLRS MLRS. The maximum flight range was increased to 45 km. A prototype of the XR-M77 product passed flight tests in April 1993. Compared to the size of the head part of the standard RS from the MLRS MLRS, the size of the head part of the rocket projectile was reduced in length, and the length of the rocket engine was increased in length. Due to the fact that the warhead was equipped with fewer combat elements, the weight of the experimental missile became less compared to a standard missile, i.e. the experimental projectile is lighter than the standard RS.

A consortium of enterprises from the USA, Germany, Great Britain and France carried out work on the development of the XM29 projectile with a cassette warhead equipped with homing combat elements (SNBE). For the XM29, options have been developed for equipping the warhead with three SNBE VAT (see figure) or six SPBE SADARM (see figure) (XM-29 missile). According to the developers, a prototype of the XM29 projectile was successfully tested against the T-72 tank. The weight of the head part with SNBE was 111 kg.

Technical data of the SADARM combat element: weight - 11.77 kg, warhead - 1.5 kg LX-14, length 204.4 mm, diameter - 147 mm, descent speed - 17 m/s, scanning speed - 456 rpm . Other MLRS/SADARM data (USA) have also been installed. Weapon system - MLRS; Carrier type - NURS cluster warhead; Maximum firing range - 40 km; Projectile caliber - 240 mm; Number of elements in the carrier - 6 pcs; SPBE diameter - 175.3 mm; Length - 203.2 mm; Weight - 13.6 kg; Warhead type - self-forming PE ("shock core" type); Facing material - tantalum; The speed of the striking element is 2440 m/s; Armor penetration - 100 mm; Sensor type - combined: millimeter wave radar and dual-band IR; Viewing area radius - 75 m; The time of adoption was 1995-1996.

According to other sources, “high-precision” warheads were developed for the MLRS MLRS in the 80s of the twentieth century. The first option is the Sence and Destroy Armor (SADARM) warhead, designed for use against stationary artillery armored vehicles. The design of each warhead was to include six SADARM combat elements. Each element had to have the ability to scan (search) in a certain area of ​​an area target when operating homing heads operating in the infrared and millimeter wave ranges.

Another type of armor-piercing projectile was the terminally guided warhead (TGW). The warhead was equipped with several combat elements with guidance at the final trajectory, which were scattered over an area target. The flight of each combat element is carried out along a predetermined trajectory with condition for ensuring the search for suitable stationary or moving armored targets. Using the homing head, the target is captured and the combat element is aimed at the target to destroy it.

At the beginning of 1987, it was stated that a binary chemical warhead, XM135, was being developed to equip the MLRS MLRS NURS. She was originally scheduled to be admitted in 1991, but the procedure was delayed due to budgetary and political factors. Current state development is unknown.

Since the late 80s, work has been carried out on new types of missiles with an increased flight range, some samples of which have already been used in combat conditions. They belong to the steerable class and are equipped with an inertial guidance unit based on the GPS global positioning system and small aerodynamic rudders, which ensure overall maneuverability and increased accuracy (see photo). In 2006, a pulse trajectory correction unit was demonstrated (see photo Miroslav Gyurosi) for the MLRS system projectile.

M30 GMLRS (Guided MLRS) projectile with a maximum flight range of up to 70 km (see diagram). Development of the M30 GMLRS began in 1987. within the framework of an international program by specialists from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. Caliber - 227 mm, length - 4000 m, head - cassette. The warhead is equipped with 404 cumulative fragmentation combat elements M77 or M85, the weight of the projectile is 308 kg. In August 2005, the UK officially became the first international customer for the GMLRS projectile. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $55 million contract to supply GMLRS projectiles with a warhead loaded with cumulative fragmentation warheads to the British Army by March 2007.

XM30 GUMLRS (Guided Unitary MLRS) guided projectile with a flight range of up to 70 km. The development of the GUMLRS projectile has been carried out by Lockheed Martin in cooperation with companies from Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy since October 2003. Tests of the projectile were carried out at the White Sands test site from 2004 to 2005. The XM30 is equipped with a high-explosive non-detachable penetrating warhead (weight up to 89 kg) and is designed to destroy protected objects of the enemy’s military-industrial infrastructure (fortifications, runways, bridges, dams, warehouses, communication centers, etc.). The warhead is equipped with a fuse with three settings, which ensures detonation in the air, when it encounters an obstacle, and detonation with deceleration after penetration into the target. Caliber 227 mm, length - 4000 m, projectile weight - 308 kg. Combat vehicles M270 and M270A1 MLRS MLRS and BM M142 MLRS can be used for firing. The first 498 GUMLRS rounds were delivered to the US Army in 2005. On July 10, 2006, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems was selected by representatives of the US Army and Lockheed Martin as the manufacturer of the warhead for the GUMLRS projectile. The contract provides for deliveries until 2020. The planned start date for the arrival of GUMLRS to the troops was 2007.

In 2008, Lockheed Martin announced testing of the extended-range GMLRS projectile, which hit a target located 85 km from the launch point. According to a Lockheed Martin press release dated November 5, 2009, its specialists at the White Sands missile range successfully launched a GMLRS projectile, the maximum range of which was 92 km. The projectile was launched using a HIMARS MLRS combat vehicle. It is worth noting that there is no information on the tactics of using guided projectiles. It is not clear whether the problem of their salvo firing with each projectile identifying its target has been solved, or whether the use of such projectiles implies a departure from salvo firing.

Work continues to improve the combat equipment of the projectiles. For example, the GMLRS Unitary EBW modification is equipped with a warhead with increased high explosive impact due to overpressure and is intended for use in urban environments.

There is also information about the GMLRS Unitary guided missile.

On March 28, 2008, a Lockheed Martin press release announced the very first launch of four guided projectiles using a new universal fire control system, which is an evolutionary unit with the ability to upgrade the MLRS MLRS fire control system and provides the ability to fire guided projectiles in the design of which it is used noise-resistant technology.

On December 13, 2010, Lockheed Martin announced the successful testing of a GMLRS+ guided missile equipped with a semi-active laser seeker at the White Sands test site (New Mexico).

Performance characteristics

Testing and operation

According to Aerospace Daily magazine (No. 22, Volume 138, 1986, pp. 169,170), In order to expand production, as well as the possibilities of using the MLRS MLRS, Vought carried out research work in the field of creating an air defense (missile defense) missile based on the technology of the FLACE program (Flexible Lightweight Agile Guided Experiment - creation of highly maneuverable, lightweight guided missiles with a flexible guidance system). Previously, this program was called SRHIT (Small Radar Homing Intercept Technology - development of an interceptor missile with a compact radar homing system). The MLRS MLRS combat vehicle with interceptor missiles was supposed to be a tactical version of the air defense (missile defense) system of the FLAGE program. The first test of the interceptor missile was carried out in April 1986. The interceptor missile hit a target suspended at an altitude of 3660 m, reaching a speed corresponding to Mach 4. The diameter of the interceptor missile was 228.6 mm. An accelerator from a rocket from the MLRS MLRS was used as a rocket engine. The combat vehicle can be loaded with 12 interceptor missiles, which would be used to combat aircraft, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles.

The 1980s included work on a naval version of the installation to provide combat units of the Navy and Marine Corps with effective weapons of barrage and covering fire for landing operations, as well as for launching radar countermeasures.

On July 14, 1983, demonstration tests of the MARS system were carried out at the test site in New Mexico as part of the US-European treaty.

As of 1987, Switzerland was considering adopting the MLRS type MLRS as an addition to the existing 105- and 155-mm artillery guns.

According to data from the second half of the 80s of the twentieth century, specialists from Ferranti (Great Britain) proposed modifying the pneumatic launcher of the LOCAT aviation training system and adapting it as a simulator for training MLRS MLRS crews.

The proposed simulator was a container for 6 MLRS PCs, which in its overall dimensions, weight and appearance fully corresponded to the real MLRS MLRS container. In the LOCAT simulator, instead of the usual 227-mm practical MLRS MLRS, 80-mm high-explosive fragmentation training shells of the LOCAT system were to be used, the firing range of which was 6 km. It would allow simulating real shooting and loading conditions and would have a device for connecting to the existing MLRS control system. The use of the LOCAT simulator for combat training of crews should have been 15 times cheaper than for a real MLRS MLRS.

During the above period, the LOCAT system was still in the design refinement stage, and a prototype could be manufactured in six to nine months.

According to data from December 12, 1996, as part of the delivery of the MLRS MLRS to South Korea, 9 simulators were to be delivered for training in working with the fire control system.

MLRS multiple launch rocket systems were widely used by multinational forces in 1991. against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. American troops delivered 189 combat vehicles to the Kuwait theater of operations. They fired 9,600 NURS at targets such as artillery positions, air defense positions, accumulations of armored vehicles and vehicles, enemy personnel, and helicopters on landing sites. According to other sources, during Operation Desert Storm, the United States deployed more than 230 combat vehicles, and British ground forces - 16 combat vehicles.

It should be especially noted that during these hostilities, for the first time, new tactical ballistic missiles of the US Army ATACMS were fired from MLRS combat vehicles. Three batteries - 27 combat vehicles - were modernized specifically for firing these missiles. However, no details are provided, in particular, about the possibility of using the same chassis to mount a TPK for firing projectiles of different calibers, because the opinion arises that on the platform of one chassis of one type of chassis it is possible to mount only TPK with shells of the same caliber.

The combat operations showed that the MLRS was the only US field artillery system capable of working in conjunction with Abrams tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, as well as tactical attack aircraft, receiving target designation from them. As disadvantages of the MLRS, combatants noted the relatively short firing range of the NURS, and also that the combat elements of the M77 turned out to be practically ineffective against Iraqi armored targets.

The system was deployed by the US Army in Albania for potential combat support of military operations in the Balkan region.

In 2007, Great Britain deployed several M270 MLRS combat vehicles to Afghanistan. According to NATO's multinational command, the use of GPS-guided projectiles ensures that targets are hit "with stunning accuracy."

Contract data

from the US Department of Defense websiteon contracts for components and their elements for MLRSMLRSAndGMLRS

December 22, 1994 (the date of publication of data is indicated everywhere, and not the date of conclusion of contracts)

Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, Indiana, was awarded a $6,533,820 cost-effective/4-year contract for work on 147 VTA903-T600 diesel engines with a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle package and 18 diesel engines. For Vehicle multiple launch rocket system MLRS. Work was to be performed in Seymour, Indiana. The estimated completion date is August 31, 1995. This no-compete contract was initiated on May 15, 1991. The U.S. Army Armored Vehicles Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-91-D-A004).

On December 23, 1994, Loral Vought Systems (Dallas, Texas) was awarded $300,000 in additional funding as part of a $7,140,296 contract with additional funding for the design, development, assembly and testing of the guidance and control unit for further equipping an extended-range missile for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas, 97% and East Camden, Arkansas, 3%. The estimated completion date is January 31, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on July 11, 1994. The contracting obligation is from the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-95-C-R045).

Loral Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $17,297,997 modification under a contract award and additional funding to perform industrial engineering services for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Dallas (Texas, 90%), Teterboro (New Jersey, 5%) and Norwalk (Connecticut, 5%). The estimated completion date is January 31, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on February 4, 1994. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-94-C-5091).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a modification in the amount of $75,289,858 to the contract for 49 combat vehicles of the multiple launch rocket system MLRS, 1315 transport and launch containers equipped with training rounds for the MLRS MLRS and 158 TPK equipped with tactical unguided rockets for Israel, Greece and the United States of America. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 28% and Dallas, Texas, 72%. The estimated completion date is January 30, 1997. This no-compete contract was initiated on January 11, 1994. The contracting obligation is the United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-94-C-A005).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $36,959,466 contract modification for 18 MLRS multiple launch rocket systems and 294 transport and launch containers loaded with MLRS training unguided rockets. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 89% and Dallas, Texas, 11%. The estimated completion date is June 30, 1997. This no-compete contract was initiated on January 11, 1994. The contracting obligation is the United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-94-C-A005).

United Defense Limited Partnership, Santa Clara, California, was awarded a $13,346,085 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide system support for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle chassis, which included work on maintenance set (package) of technical data, engineering services, quality control and logistics technical support, as well as field maintenance of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, MLRS MLRS vehicles and other (derivative) vehicles. Work was to be performed in San Jos, California. The estimated completion date is May 31, 1999. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 1, 1994. The U.S. Army Armored Vehicles Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-95-R-J020).

United Defense, L.P., Ground Systems Division, Santa Clara, California, was awarded a $5,260,184 contract modification to exercise an option for 18 MLRS multiple launch rocket system vehicles. Work was to be performed in York, Pennsylvania. The estimated completion date is October 31, 1996. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 30, 1994. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-90-C-A011).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received additional funding in the amount of $1,625,000 as part of a $46,910,186 contract with additional funding for engineering development and manufacturing work for the Advanced Combat Vehicle Mechanical System multiple launch rocket system MLRS. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas, 99.6% and Camden, Arkansas, 0.4%. The estimated completion date is October 31, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on March 2, 1995. The contracting obligation is the United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-95-C-0329).

Martin Marietta Defense Systems, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was awarded a $5,951,967 contract to perform work on 42 HMPT-500-3EC transmissions for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system vehicles. Work was to be performed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The estimated completion date is December 31, 1996. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 1, 1994. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-92-C-A013).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a contract modification in the amount of $49,708,674 for 62 MLRS multiple launch rocket system combat vehicles, 381 transport and launch containers loaded with training unguided rockets and 282 transport and launch containers equipped with tactical unguided missiles in the interests of Israel and Japan. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Dallas, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is March 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on August 15, 1995. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-94-C-A005).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation & MLRS International Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) were awarded $26,103,240 (Foreign Military Sales letter contract amount) as part of a $52,206,480 materiel contract. for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system, including 8 combat vehicles and 16 simulators for Denmark and 12 combat vehicles and 24 simulators for Norway. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas, 95% and Camden, Arkansas, 5%. The estimated completion date is June 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 6, 1995. The contracting obligation is the United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0093).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a funding increase of $1,845,000 as part of a written commitment agreement prior to a $23,200,000 incentive contract with additional funding to provide advanced technology demonstration concepts for MLRS and HIMARS, 4 for each system. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas (82%) and Grand Prairie, Texas (18%). The estimated completion date is September 30, 2000. This no-compete contract was initiated on August 16, 1995. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0138).

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio) received $34,421,604 contract price for 71,712 T-107 track assemblies for the M88 vehicle; 210,385 assembled T-130 track links for the M113 vehicle and 103,133 assembled T-157I track links for the M2, M3 and MLRS MLRS vehicles. Work was to be performed in St. Marys, Ohio. The estimated completion date is September 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on August 16, 1994. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-94-D-A014).

Loral Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $9,811,070 million increase in funding to a $51,350,320 contract with additional funding to provide industrial engineering services for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System in calendar years 1996-1997. Work was to be performed in Dallas (Texas, 90%), Teterboro (New Jersey, 5%) and Norwalk (Connecticut, 5%). The estimated completion date is February 28, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 20, 1995. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0295).

Lockheed Martin Vought (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $16,203,348 contract with a total cost of $48,218,064 for four additional equipment upgrades to the MLRS multiple launch rocket system, 69 improved positioning instrument systems and 19 meteorological sensors in 1996-1997. Work was to be performed in Teterboro (New Jersey, 54%), Dallas (TX, 31%), Fort Sill (Oklahoma, 7%), Lewisburg (Tennessee, 6%) and Stillwell (Oklahoma, 2 %). The estimated completion date is January 31, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 19, 1995. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0307).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $34,347,892 contract (with two additional funding contracts) for the Extended Range Unguided Rocket Projectiles for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System during the initial low-volume production phase. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Dallas, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is March 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 30, 1996. The contracting obligation is assigned by the US Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0304).

Loral Vought Systems Corporation & MLRS International Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $66,759,805 change to the fixed price contract for the number of additional capabilities for 62 MLRS multiple launch rocket system combat vehicles, 381 loaded transport and launch containers training shells for the MLRS MLRS and 282 transport and launch containers equipped with tactical unguided rockets for the MLRS MLRS in the interests of Israel and Japan. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Dallas, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is March 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on January 11, 1994. The contracting obligation is the United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-94-C-A005).

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $7,600,000 increase in funding under a written pre-incentive agreement for an aggregate value of $35,425,000 (based on two options) ) to perform 4 modern concept technology demonstrations for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System and the HIMARS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas (82%) and Grand Prairie, Texas (18%). The estimated completion date is July 31, 2000. This no-compete contract was initiated on June 6, 1996. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0385).

United Defense, L.P., Ground Systems Division, was awarded a $5,121,253 contract modification for the Systems Support - MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) overhaul program and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) field maintenance support program. Work was to be performed in San Jose, California. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on August 15, 1994. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-95-C-X030).

February 28, 1997 Lockheed Martin Vought Systems Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $32,300,000 contract modification (with two additional funding contracts) to perform initial low-volume production of the MLRS Extended Range Unguided Missile based on 1997 capabilities. for 250 transport and launch containers equipped with unguided missiles. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Dallas, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is April 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 30, 1996. The contracting obligation is assigned by the US Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0304).

United Defense, L.P., Ground Systems Division, York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $14,012,767 modification (partially determined by written pre-award agreement) to the contract for 62 M993 Multiple Launch Rocket System Transporters. MLRS with engineering services in support of production and inclusion of engineering service change plans and unique customer requirements under the Foreign Military Sales program for the following customers: 42 for Israel, 12 for Norway and eight for Denmark. Work was to be performed in York (Pennsylvania, 44%), San Jose (California, 42%) and Aiken (South Carolina, 14%). The estimated completion date is April 30, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 22, 1995. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-96-C-X069).

CorporationLockheed Martin Vought Systems Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $75,190,857 modification to the contract for 29 MLRS combat vehicles for Korea; administrative costs for the offset package and 50% not exceeding the costs associated with interruption in the operation of the production line for the combat vehicle. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas, 95% and Camden, Arkansas, 5%. The estimated completion date is July 31, 1999. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 30, 1996. The contracting obligation is the United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0093).

CorporationLockheed Martin Vought Systems Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $16,623,705 modification (to fund half of the work in progress) to a contract for 223 MLRS unguided multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) transport and launch containers for Korea and Bahrain. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Dallas, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is May 31, 2000. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 30, 1996. The contracting obligation is the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0304).

United Defense, L.P., Land Systems Division, York, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $18,452,642 contract modification to integrate (possibly assemble) 29 M993 transporters for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system for the Republic of Korea. Work was to be performed in York (Pennsylvania, 79%), Aiken (South Carolina, 16%) and San Jose (California, 5%). The estimated completion date is October 31, 1998. This no-compete contract was initiated on May 30, 1997. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-96-C-X069).

General Dynamics Defense Systems, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was awarded a $5,075,039 contract modification with additional funding to provide technical support for systems for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle transmission and turret drive assembly, and the transmission for the jet vehicle bases. multiple launch rocket systems MLRS. Work was to be performed in Muskegon, Michigan. The estimated completion date is March 31, 1999. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 23, 1996. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-97-C-T158).

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio) was awarded a $6,987,832 contract for 1,968 T-158LL track assemblies for the M1 Abrams tank and 14,196 T-157I track assemblies for the M2, M3 and MLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed in St. Marys, Ohio. The estimated completion date is September 1, 1999. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 1, 1998. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-98-D-T041).

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a contract in the amount of $63,000,000 with additional funding to perform work to modernize the M270A1 combat vehicle with the MLRS multiple launch rocket system. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 82% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 18%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2001. This no-compete contract was initiated on July 22, 1997. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-98-C-0138).

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded $12,459,581 as part of a contract (base year cost of $7,598,976, with some options exercised) to provide industrial engineering services for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. The total cost of services if all options were received would be $75,238,121. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas. The estimated completion date is March 31, 2001. This non-competitive contract was initiated on December 4, 1997. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-98-C-0157).

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $5,158,266 modification to a contract for 223 transport and launch containers loaded with extended-range unguided rockets for Korea and Bahrain. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 90% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 10%. The estimated completion date is August 31, 1999. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 30, 1998. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-96-C-0304).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Vought Systems, (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded an increase of $11,031,668 as part of a $121,069,876 contract with additional funding to perform select work under an international joint development with participation of the USA, France, Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom, at the stage of engineering development and production of the GMLRS multiple launch rocket system. The goal is the development, assembly, testing, training, preparation of production and documentation for acceptance of the designs of an unguided missile and a transport and launch container for maintenance. The full cost was to be divided equally - 50% by the US and 50% equally between the European partners. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 95% and Camden, Arkansas, 5%. The estimated completion date is October 29, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 15, 1997. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-98-C-0033).

General Dynamics Land Systems (Muskegon, Michigan) was awarded a contract value of 5,923,948 for 939 remanufactured subassemblies; recycled electronic components and consumable kits for these two assemblies. These assemblies were part of the components of the MLRS multiple launch rocket system. Work was to be performed in Muskegon, Michigan, 50% and Tallahassee, Florida, 50%. The estimated completion date is March 30, 2001. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 11, 1998. The U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-99-C-T008).

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $44,254,000 modification to contract DAAH01-96-C-0304 for 436 extended-range unguided rockets for the multiple launch rocket system for Norway and Denmark. . Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2000. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 30, 1996. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $16,791,019 modification to contract DAAH01-98-C-0157 and additional funding to provide industrial engineering services for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System for the following countries: Netherlands, Japan , Israel, Greece, Bahrain, Turkey, Norway, Denmark and Korea. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas. The estimated completion date is March 31, 2001. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 4, 1997. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $6,455,000 modification to contract DAAH01-96-C-0093 to perform work on 4 MLRS Combat Vehicles for Denmark. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2001. This no-compete contract was initiated on January 18, 1996. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

On May 27, 1999, Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $56,625,258 modification to contract DAAH01-96-C-0093 for the procurement of 18 M270 multiple launch rocket system MLRS combat vehicles for Greece. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 71 percent, Dallas, Texas, 24.8 percent, and Lufkin, Texas, 4.2 percent. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2003. This no-compete contract was initiated on January 18, 1996. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

United Defense, L.P., Ground Systems Division, York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $16,610,679 modification to contract DAAE07-96-C-X069 for work on 18 M993 MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) transporters. Work was to be performed in York, Pennsylvania, 90% and Aiken, South Carolina, 10%. The estimated completion date is July 31, 2000. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 24, 1997. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command (Warren, Michigan).

United Defense, L.P., Land Systems Division, York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $5,096,756 modification to contract DAAE07-96-C-X069 for work on 18 transporters (M993) for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system with a contractor supplying engines and transmissions for Greece and the 4th transporter (M993) for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system with a contractor supplying engines and transmissions for Denmark. Work was to be performed in York, Pennsylvania, 90% and Aiken, South Carolina, 10%. The estimated completion date is September 30, 2000. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 24, 1997. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Tank, Automotive and Weapons Command (Warren, Michigan).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Vought Systems was awarded a $53,780,032 contract to produce 530 extended range unguided rockets for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas and Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is February 15, 2003. This was the first application submitted on October 14, 1999, and the first application received. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-00-C-0044).

Lockheed Martin, Missiles & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $7,700,000 no-cost modification to contract DAAH01-98-C-0138 to perform work to revise (restructure) the M270A1 rocket launcher system program. salvo fire MLRS and on measures for the transition to operational testing. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is January 28, 2001. This no-compete contract was initiated on January 27, 2000. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $79,929,645 contract and supplemental contract for completion of the M270A1 Initial Low-Rate Production Contract to cover work on and logistics support for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) project during the 2000-2004 financial years. Logistics support included training and temporary contractor support. Work was to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 65%) and Grand Prairie (TX, 35%). The estimated completion date is June 30, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 8, 1999. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (DAAH01-00-C-0109).

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded an $11,397,857 modification to contract DAAH01-00-C-0094 and additional funding for the operational evaluation of a low-cost fire control console for the M270A1 combat vehicle. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas (85%) and East Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is June 30, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on May 21, 2000. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $119,650,813 modification to contract DAAH01-00-C-0109 with additional funding to exercise an option for initial low-volume production of the M270A1 jet combat vehicle. MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System and logistics support during FY 2001, including training and interim contractor support. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 30, 2003. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 8, 1999. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received modifications to two pre-award agreement letters, contract DAAH01-00-C-0109, with additional funding. Change 12 (Modification 12) in the amount of $10,531,000 to exercise an unchangeable option for 10 sets of components of the M270/M270A1 combat vehicles of the MLRS multiple launch rocket system for Korea. The total cost not to exceed $21,062,000 and additional financing were to be added at the time of determination. Modification 13 in the amount of US$31,661,410 to exercise an option for 19 M270 multiple launch rocket system MLRS combat vehicles for Korea. A total cost not to exceed $63,322,820 and additional financing were to be added at the time of determination. Work for both additions was to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 75%) and Grand Prairie (TX, 25%). The estimated completion date is June 30, 2003. This no-compete contract was initiated on March 16, 2001. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Day & Zimmerman Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $8,293,558 contract with additional funding to perform work on the M77 HEAT for removal and replacement. The contractor was required to perform work to remove M77 cumulative fragmentation warheads from transport and launch containers from a batch of TPKs stored on the territory of the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant. The work included removing rockets from transport and launch containers, disconnecting warheads from rocket engines, removing cumulative fragmentation elements from warheads, unscrewing M223 fuses and replacing them with new M223 fuses with left-hand threads for Korea. Work was to be performed at the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant in Texarkana, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work is September 30, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on February 22, 2001. The contracting obligation is from the U.S. Army Operations Support Command, Rock Island, Illinois (DAAA09-99-G-0006).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $5,733,000 increase in funding as part of a $6,300,000 supplemental funding to contract DAAH01-00-C-0002 with additional financing. The HIMARS multiple launch rocket system is transported on a C-130 aircraft. The running bases of the system's vehicles are wheeled chassis. The system is all-weather. It is designed to fire all types of unguided and guided missiles from the MLRS family of MLRS ammunition. The funding change included funding for work on the amended HIMARS system detailed test plan, which included maintenance work on the standard control panel software during 2002, which was required for software maintenance and verification of the installation of a low-cost fire control panel and analysis of requirements for an advanced location reporting systems and providing unspecified autonomous operation. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2003. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 22, 1999. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded an $11,000,000 increase in funding as part of a $111,022,477 contract for industrial engineering services for the rocket system. MLRS multiple launch rocket launchers for the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany and were not intended to perform materiel production work in support of any specific production contract. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 99.1%, and Camden, Arkansas, 0.09%. The estimated completion date is March 31, 2004. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 9, 2001. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-01-C-0141).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $36,132,500 increase in funding as part of a $72,265,000 modification to contract DAAH01-00-C-0044 485 extended-range unguided rockets of the MLRS multiple launch rocket system in the interests of Egypt. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas, 94% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 6%. The estimated completion date is October 31, 2003. It was a no-compete contract. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $110,442,978 modification to contract DAAH01-00-C-0109 to perform certain Low Rate Initial Production V upgrades. combat vehicle M270A1 multiple launch rocket system MLRS, including spare parts and logistics. The upgrades were to include 41 U.S. systems and 10 Republic of Korea systems, Red River Army Depot support, and temporary contractor support. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 25% and East Camden, Arkansas, 75%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2004. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

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Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $90,644,484 modification to contract DAAH01-00-C-0109 to perform certain Low Rate Initial Production V upgrades. combat vehicle M270A1 multiple launch rocket system MLRS, including spare parts and logistics. 35 American systems and 10 systems from the Republic of Korea were to be modernized. Logistics support included training, Red River Army Depot support, and temporary contractor support. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 25% and East Camden, Arkansas, 75%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2004. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Inter-Coastal Electronics, Inc. (Mesa, Arizona) received a $1,725,949 modification to contract DAAH01-02-C-0047 worth $5,893,331 to perform work on the M270A1 multiple launch rocket system simulators (or M270A1 combat vehicle simulators) and data collection complexes for control and measuring equipment of the combat vehicle of the rocket system. Work was to be performed in Mesa, Arizona. The estimated completion date is January 31, 2003. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 19, 2001. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

United Defense, LP, Ground Systems Division, Santa Clara, California, was awarded a $6,881,794 modification as part of an $82,206,239 contract with additional funding for systems support and logistics services. provision to support in-production and non-production Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, the MLRS multiple launch rocket system, the Foreign Military Sales program, and other (derivative) vehicles for the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and the MLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2002. One bid was solicited on December 28, 2000 and one bid was received. The contractual obligations are assigned by the US Army Armored Vehicles Command (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

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United Defense, LP (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $9,371,089 modification as part of a contract with additional funding to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and non-production combat vehicles. Bradley infantry vehicles, MLRS multiple launch rocket system, Foreign Military Sales program and other (derivative) vehicles for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and MLRS MLRS. The work was to be performed in Santa Clara. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

United Defense, LP (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $5,458,463 modification as part of a contract with additional funding to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and non-production combat vehicles. Bradley infantry vehicles, MLRS multiple launch rocket system, Foreign Military Sales program and other (derivative) vehicles for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and MLRS MLRS. The work was to be performed in Santa Clara. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

United Defense, LP (Santa Clara, California) was awarded an $8,532,021 modification as part of a non-competitive contract to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and non-production infantry combat vehicles. Bradley, MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System, Foreign Military Sales program and other (derivative) vehicles for the Bradley IFV and MLRS MLRS. The work was to be performed in Santa Clara. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

United Defense, LP (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $5,458,466 contract modification and additional funding to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and non-production combat vehicles. Bradley infantry vehicles, MLRS multiple launch rocket system, Foreign Military Sales program and other (derivative) vehicles for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and MLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed at the Tank and Automotive Vehicle Directorate (Warren, Michigan). The estimated completion date is November 30, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate (Warren) (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

On September 11, 2002, United Defense Limited Partnership (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $9,994,958 contract modification and additional funding to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and not in the production of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System, the Foreign Military Sales program, and other (derivative) vehicles for the Bradley IFV and the MLRS MLRS. The work was to be performed in Santa Clara. The estimated completion date is November 20, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

On September 19, 2002, United Defense Limited Partnership (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $13,149,500 contract modification and additional funding to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and not in the production of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System, the Foreign Military Sales program, and other (derivative) vehicles for the Bradley IFV and the MLRS MLRS. The work was to be performed in Santa Clara. The estimated completion date is November 20, 2002. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

On September 23, 2002, United Defense Limited Partnership (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $6,260,000 contract modification and additional funding to perform systems support and logistics services to support in-production and not in the production of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System, the Foreign Military Sales program, and other (derivative) vehicles for the Bradley IFV and the MLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 21, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

March 27, 2003 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase in funding of $11,609,050 as part of a $56,716,383 contract and additional funding for MLRS multiple launch rocket system work. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is March 31, 2004. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 9, 2001. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-01-C-0141).

March 27, 2003 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $6,500,000 modification to the award with additional funding for work to develop the advanced unitary multiple launch rocket system component GMLRS for firing guided missiles. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 15% and East Camden, Arkansas, 85%. The estimated completion date is March 31, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 9, 2002. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-03-C-0051).

United Defense, LP (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $16,000,000 contract modification with additional funding for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 21, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile Fires Control (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $15,085,106 contract modification and additional funding (DAAH01-003-C-0059) for a production tool (capacity of 1,000 unguided rockets). per year), four test (experimental) sets of the MLRS multiple launch rocket system ammunition family and 12 test (experimental) devices of the multiple-use ammunition family (or MLRS MLRS if there is a typo). Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 41% and East Allen, Arizona, 59%. The estimated completion date is February 5, 2005. One bid was solicited on October 24, 2002 and one bid was received. Contract obligations are assigned to the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

October 10, 2003 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $5,453,000 modification to the contract to perform work on 23 advanced sets of connecting blocks (weapon interface units) for the armament of the M270A1 multiple launch rocket system MLRS combat vehicles. Work was to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 85%) and Grand Prairie (TX, 15%). The estimated completion date is April 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 8, 1999. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (DAAH01-09-C-0109).

On January 23, 2004, United Defense LP (Santa Clara, California) received a $7,026,318 contract modification and additional funding to perform systems support/logistics services to support in-production and non-production production of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, the MLRS multiple launch rocket system, the Foreign Military Sales program and other (derivative) vehicles for the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and the MLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 26, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

January 27, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $95,681,016 contract modification with additional funding to perform work on the 780 GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 75 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 15 percent, and Lufkin, Texas, 10 percent. The estimated completion date is May 31, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on June 27, 2003. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (DAAH01-03-C-0154).

February 12, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $3,000,000 increase in funding as part of a $17,426,614 award contract for work on the M270 MLRS Electronically Driven Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) combat vehicle. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is 30 February 2006 (obviously an incorrect date as the maximum number of days in February is 29 days). This no-compete contract was initiated on August 20, 2003. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-04-C-0053).

February 26, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a contract value of $87,991,880 and an increase in funding for the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) work. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 75 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 15 percent, and Lufkin, Texas, 10 percent. The estimated completion date is May 6, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on February 19, 2004. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-04-C-0080).

February 27, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $7,384,153 contract for contractor logistics support during the life cycle of the HIMARS Multiple Launch Rocket System/M270A1 Combat Vehicle. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2007. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 7, 2003. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-04-C-0076).

April 23, 2004 United Defense, L.P. (Santa Clara, California) received a $7,062,040 modification to the contract with additional funding for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 26, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The Tank Automotive Engineering Directorate, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting authority (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

May 27, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $19,285,638 contract plus additional funding to provide industrial engineering services for all ATACMS and MLRS variants. Work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is March 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on October 15, 2003. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-04-C-0137).

January 31, 2005 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a contract valued at $108,565,586 plus additional funding for 1,014 low-volume fragmentation rockets assembled for the GMLRS multiple launch rocket system. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 35% and East Camden, Arkansas, 65%. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2007. This no-compete contract was initiated on September 23, 2004. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-05-C-0018).

April 29, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded an $8,000,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 26, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

June 10, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $26,800,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 26, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

June 10, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $14,500,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 26, 2005. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

June 15, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $7,596,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

June 16, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded an $11,500,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

On June 20, 2005, Lockheed Martin (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $50,835,145 contract modification to perform work on the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20% and East Camden, Arkansas, 80%. The estimated completion date is September 30, 2007. This no-compete contract was initiated on March 1, 2005. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-05-C-0018).

June 22, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $16,115,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

June 28, 2005 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded an $11,000,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

December 16, 2005 BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded an $11,000,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform support and logistics services for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and other (derivative) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011). This contract may have been transferred from United Defense L.P. (see amendment to the contract dated July 05, 2005). The possibility of incorrect provision of information cannot be ruled out.

December 28, 2005 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) signed an $82,883,285 contract to perform work on a missile with a warhead equipped with cumulative fragmentation warheads. Work was to be performed in East Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 5, 2005. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-06-C-0002).

January 31, 2006 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $5,000,000 contract modification with additional funding to perform technical support and logistics services work on the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System and other (derivatives) ) cars. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

On February 2, 2006, Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $6,661,955 contract to perform work on the M270 Combat Vehicle Upgrade Kit. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 90% and Camden, Arkansas, 10%. The estimated completion date is February 28, 2007. This no-compete contract was initiated on May 18, 2005. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-05-C-0278).

07 Martha2006 of the year

March 01, 2006 United Defense L.P. (Santa Clara, California) was awarded a $15,240,000 contract modification with additional funding for support and logistics services for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Multiple Launch Rocket System work. MLRS and other (derivative) machines. Work was to be performed in Santa Clara, California. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2006. This no-compete contract was initiated on December 28, 2000. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Automotive Equipment and Weapons Directorate, Warren, Michigan (DAAE07-01-C-M011).

March 14, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $77,575,200 contract modification for high volume production of the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System and HEAT fragmentation munitions. Work was to be performed in East Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 30, 2005. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-06-C-0002).

April 18, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $5,854,900 contract modification for high volume production of the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20% and East Camden, Arkansas, 80%. The estimated completion date is November 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 5, 2005. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-06-C-0002).

On April 20, 2006, Marvin Land Systems Inc.*, Inglewood, California, was awarded an $11,039,457 contract for auxiliary power supplies and environmental control units. environment for the MLRS multiple launch rocket system. Work was to be performed in Inglewood, California. The estimated completion date is September 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on February 28, 2006. The contracting obligation is assigned by the Tank Vehicles and Weapons Command, Warren, Michigan (W56HZV-06-C-0387). * small business

June 27, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $9,540,112 contract modification to perform low-volume production work for the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in East Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2004 (the minimum year is incorrect). This no-compete contract was initiated on November 2, 2004. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-05-C-0018).

July 24, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a modification in the amount of $16,574,025 to the contract to perform work on large-scale production I (Production No. I) of the MLRS multiple launch rocket system - in terms of processing cumulative fragmentation warheads for urgent significant production of rockets with unitary head parts. ( Most likely, this means replacing the warheads in the equipment with cumulative fragmentation combat elements with unitary ones, i.e. high explosive or high explosive warheads). Work was to be performed in East Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on April 25, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-06-C-0002).

November 15, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $27,467,749 contract modification for high volume production of the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in East Camden, Arkansas, 80% and Grand Prairie, Texas, 20%. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on July 24, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-06-C-0002).

December 21, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $78,021,043 contract for high volume production of the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 9, 2006. The U.S. Army Air Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, was the issuing agency (W31P4Q-07-C-0001).

May 8, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $124,981,841 contract modification to perform work on the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System, HEAT fragmentation submunitions, and unitary warhead rockets for the GMLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 9, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-07-C-0001).

May 31, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an $18,401,870 contract modification to perform work on low-cost transport and launch containers equipped with reduced range training rounds. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 15% and East Camden, Arkansas, 85%. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2009. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 22, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-04-C-0110).

May 31, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Priary, Texas) was awarded a $14,918,651 contract modification to perform high volume production work for the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 9, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-07-C-0001).

June 28, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $20,107,747 modification to the contract for the high-volume production of transport and launch containers loaded with rockets with unitary warheads for the GMLRS multiple launch rocket system. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 9, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-07-C-0001).

August 6, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $6,254,366 contract modification with additional funding for the HIMARS Multiple Launch Rocket System and high volume production of the Universal Fire Control Systems. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 23% and East Camden, Arkansas, 77%. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2009. This no-compete contract was initiated on February 6, 2007. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).

August 31, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $9,729,555 contract modification for the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) High Volume Production II work. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2008. This no-compete contract was initiated on November 9, 2006. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-07-C-0001).

December 27, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $245,598,926 contract for high volume production of the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System. Work was to be performed in East Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2010. One bid was solicited on March 31, 2007 and one bid was received. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-08-C-0021).

July 15, 2008 EBV Explosives Environmental Co. (Joplin, Missouri) was awarded a $15,301,687 contract to perform the dismantlement (disposal, destruction) of standard M26 MLRS multiple launch rocket system missiles or their components. Work was to be performed in Joplin, Missouri. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2009. Seven bids were solicited on December 21, 2007 and three bids were received. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-08-C-0398).

July 30, 2008 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $68,950,208 contract with additional funding to perform work on the GMLRS multiple launch rocket systems. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas, East Camden, Arkansas, and Orlando, Florida. The estimated completion date is November 30, 2010. One bid was solicited on May 31, 2007 and one bid was accepted. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-08-C-0021).

On December 29, 2008, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $371,641,040 contract for the GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System IV high volume production work - initial contract; 3,780 rockets with unitary warheads and 4,782 training rockets for the GMLRS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, East Camden, Arkansas, and Orlando, Florida. The estimated completion date is December 22, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

On December 29, 2008, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $52,483,900 contract for GMLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) High Volume Production III - Option Exercise; 43 transport and launch containers equipped with rockets with warheads equipped with cumulative fragmentation combat elements in the interests of the United Arab Emirates. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, East Camden, Arkansas, and Orlando, Florida. The estimated completion date is October 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-08-C-0021).

On February 27, 2009, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $14,589,480 contract to upgrade six government-supported M270 combat vehicles to the M270C1 variant for Kingdom of Bahrain. Additionally provided are 1 batch of unique spare parts, special testing equipment, new training equipment and interactive electronic technical manuals (service manuals or technical descriptions and operating instructions). Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 40% and East Camden, Arkansas, 60%. The estimated completion date is September 30, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aircraft Systems and Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-09-C-0311).

On March 12, 2009, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a $58,484,033 contract for high-volume production of the GMLRS IV multiple launch rocket system for 96 missile-loaded transport and launch containers. with unitary warheads, 70 transport and launch containers equipped with training missiles with a reduced flight range and 130 transition devices for loading and docking operations. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is September 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-09-C-0001).

On May 7, 2009, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $32,363,199 contract for Multiple Launch Rocket System High Volume Production II - Exercise Option; 44 transport and launch containers equipped with rockets with warheads, equipped with cumulative fragmentation warheads and 44 transport and launch containers equipped with rockets with unitary warheads. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is October 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-08-C-0021).

On September 11, 2009, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $111,514,752 contract for high volume production of the GMLRS IV Multiple Launch Rocket System - an additional incentive quantity of 1,152 rockets. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 20.8 percent, East Camden, Arkansas, 76.8 percent, and Orlando, Florida, 2.4 percent. The estimated completion date is December 21, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is with the U.S. Army Aircraft Systems and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-09-C-0001).

On December 16, Lockheed Martin (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a contract valued at $28,583,522/with additional funding. The scope of the contract was to provide for the provision of technical support and technical support services for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, control system modules, systems and artillery units assembled with transport and launch containers, as well as fire control systems for combat vehicles M270A1 multiple launch rocket system MLRS for the Army (Army), Marine Corps, and approved Foreign Military Sales customers. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Contracting obligations are assigned by the US Army Air Systems and Missile Command Contracting Center, Huntsville (probably a typo, supposed to be Redstone Arsenal), Alabama (W31P4Q-08-C-0003).

On February 18, Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a contract valued at $22,197,000 plus additional funding. The scope of the contract was to provide for the provision of services for a modernization kit, including installation (installation) and training on M270 combat vehicles of the MLRS multiple launch rocket system in order to meet the requirements for a universal fire control system. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is August 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is assigned by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-11-C-0171).

On June 10, Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a contract valued at $438,206,796. The scope of the contract was to provide for the provision of services for transport and launch containers equipped with rockets with unitary warheads as part of the large-scale production of VI for the GMLRS multiple launch rocket system; training projectiles with reduced flight range in the amount of 508 pieces; integrated logistics support and loading/docking. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, Camden, Arizona, Orlando, Florida, and Lufkin, Texas. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2014. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is from the U.S. Army Contract Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-11-C-0166).

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a contract value of $11,282,696. The scope of the contract should have provided for the provision of services to amend the ongoing contract for the conversion of M270 combat vehicles to the M270D1 variant to be equipped with auxiliary equipment and support services (service departments). The work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie (Texas), at the White Sands Missile Range (New Mexico) and in Finland. The estimated completion date is June 30, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is assigned by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-11-C-0171).

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $353,191,632 contract. The scope of the contract was to provide for the provision of services for the purchase of transport and launch containers equipped with rockets with unitary warheads as part of the large-scale production of VII for the GMLRS multiple launch rocket system; transport and launch containers equipped with training projectiles with a reduced flight range, loading/docking of TPK and integrated logistics support services. Work was to be performed in Dallas, Texas, Camden, Arkansas, Orlando, Florida, and Lufkin, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 29, 2014. A bid was solicited over the Internet and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is assigned by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-12-C-0151).

Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a contract value of $197,604,608. The scope of the contract should have provided for the provision of services to modify the ongoing contract for the purchase of rockets with unitary warheads for the GMLRS multiple launch rocket system. The work was to be performed in Grande Prairie; in Lufkin (Texas); in Camden, Arkansas and Osala, Florida. The estimated completion date is May 31, 2015. One bid was solicited over the Internet and one bid was received. The contracting obligation is assigned by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-12-C-0151).

Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) was awarded a modification (P00042) in the amount of $35,604,779 to a previously awarded contract (W13P4Q-12-C-0048) with additional funding to perform work on the development of the M270A1 combat vehicle fire control system - modernization. Work was to be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, Melbourne, Florida, and Budd Lake, New Jersey. These contract obligations obligated $20,000,000 for fiscal 2013 research, development, testing and engineering services. Contracting obligations are assigned by the US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $17,658,738 contract for combat vehicle life cycle support activities for artillery units, MLRS and HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, and fire control of combat vehicles MLRS HIMARS/BM М270А1 MLRS MLRS. The estimated completion date is June 30, 2014. There are 35 operating locations throughout the United States, and funding had to be determined locally. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Fiscal 2014 procurement funds in the amount of $852,000 were obligated at the time of award. The contracting obligation is from the U.S. Army Contract Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-14-C-0057).

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control awarded a contract worth $255,134,404 to perform work on the procurement of unitary (1824 RS) and reduced-range training (158 transport-launch containers) missiles for the GMLRS system in the interests of the ground forces and the naval corps, as well as the Republic of Italy. The estimated completion date is March 31, 2016. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority (W31P4Q-14-C-0066).

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Florida, was awarded a $25,165,031 modification (P00007) to contract W31P4Q-13-C-0231 for the 2015 demilitarization and disposal service option. transport and launch containers equipped with M26 (H104) unguided rockets, MLRS multiple launch rocket system, unguided rockets and components.

Work will be performed in Carthage, Missouri, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Contracting obligations are assigned by the Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The planned completion date of the work is December 31, 2015.

Data from Forecast International

Since January 1, 2010, the US Department of Defense has awarded the following contracts for the BM M270A1 MLRS MLRS. All amounts are in US dollars.

Statistics on procurement of BM MLRS and HIMARS (fiscal years 2008-2016)

US Army Procurement

All amounts are in millions of US dollars

From the statistics posted above, it follows that the GMLRS URS and the training rocket for the MLRS MLRS, which account for the bulk of the contracts, are in great demand. The highest value contacts occurred in fiscal years 2010-2012. A natural drop in the cost of purchases occurs in 2013, after which the cost of purchases until 2016 will be almost at the same level with a slight increase by 2016 by 6.2 million US dollars compared to the same indicator in 2013.

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