Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded a contract to Moog Australia to develop the Control Actuation System (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).
The CAS serves as a core component of the rocket’s guidance and flight control architecture, ensuring precise steering and stability throughout its trajectory.
Under the agreement, Moog Australia will establish a localized pilot production line for the GMLRS CAS and collaborate with domestic industry partners to manufacture critical components. The initiative aims to enhance Australia’s sovereign defense capability while mitigating program risks through local supply chain integration.
A subsidiary of the US-based Moog Inc., Moog Australia will leverage the parent company’s engineering expertise to accelerate the transfer of advanced technical knowledge into the Australian defense ecosystem.
The GMLRS, a key munition used in the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), is scheduled to enter production in Australia later this year. The project stems from a AUD 37.4 million (USD 24.3 million) agreement signed between Lockheed Martin and the Australian Government in 2024.
Thales Australia has been designated the prime supplier of rocket motors and warheads for the domestically produced GMLRS rounds.
With an operational range of over 70 kilometers (43 miles) and a proven combat record in Ukraine, the GMLRS stands as a benchmark for precision strike capability. Australia’s long-term goal is to produce up to 4,000 missiles annually, accounting for over 25% of global output—more than ten times the current demand of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
