The Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS, ) is a wheeled multiple rocket launcher built and designed by Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin, with them first partnering up in 2023. It is claimed to be capable of providing fire support at a range of up to . It is similar to the M270 multiple launch rocket system and has a two-pod launcher that can fire the MLRS family of munitions, including the MGM-140 ATACMS and Precision Strike Missile.
History
Background It was first shown at Eurosatory 2024 using the chassis of the RMMV HX2 8×8 tactical truck as a base.
Prototype and trial phase First live fire test occurred in August 2025.
Weapons
Current weapons It is said by Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin that the GMARS launcher will be able to fire 12 GMLRS or ER GMRLS, 2 ATACMS, and 4 Precision Strike Missile missiles. MunitionManufacturersOriginDiameterRangeWarhead (warhead mass)Quantity of missilesNotesGMLRSM30 A1Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman (Orbital ATK) (official) (known range)Alternative Warhead12 pcs / GMARS 6 pcs / podM30 A2M31Lockheed Martin General DynamicsHE Unitary WarheadM31 A1M31 A2ER GMLRSLockheed Martin Northrop Grumman (Orbital ATK)Alternative Warhead12 pcs / GMARS 6 pcs / podLockheed Martin General DynamicsHE Unitary WarheadGround Launched Small Diameter BombGLSDBBoeing Saab ABGBU-39/B - SDM I(Small diameter bomb) Guided bomb: 12 pcs / GMARS 6 pcs / podATACMSM48Lockheed MartinWDU-18/B 2 pcs / GMARS 1 pce / podM57WAU-23/BM57EiAirburst WAU-23/BPrSMPrSM (increment 1)Lockheed Martin (official) (known range)Optimised unitary warhead4 pcs / GMARS 2 pcs / pod
Future weapons There are currently plans to integrate surface launched cruise missiles and 122 mm rocket pods in the future.
Operators
Potential operators
The GMARS is currently competing against the Euro-PULS to fully replace the German Army's MARS II systems.
See also , same ammo pod as GMARS , local weapon pods, and compatible with HIMARS pods
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References
External links Promotional video by Rheinmetall