Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin will gain access to a portion of Avio’s production capacity reserved for external customers. Initially, the cooperation will cover motors for the Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) and PrSM missiles. Their production will be able to commence once the qualification process is completed.
The motors will be manufactured at a facility currently under construction in Hurt, Virginia. The venture is being led by Avio USA, the American subsidiary of the Italian Avio Group. The factory will leverage the parent company’s expertise in the design and manufacture of solid rocket propulsion systems.
