Lockheed Martin Australia announced it has awarded Moog Australia a contract to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), a move the company said reflects its continued commitment to advancing Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing capability.
In a media release, Lockheed Martin Australia said the agreement represents a further step in its support for the Commonwealth’s Guided Weapons and Explosives Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks to bolster national resilience and Defence preparedness through the expansion of domestic guided weapons manufacturing.
“As a GWEO Strategic Partner, Lockheed Martin welcomes the partnership with Moog,” said James Heading, director and general manager, Lockheed Martin Australia Missiles and Fire Control.
“Collaboration with Australian industry and world-class suppliers like Moog is key to delivering the objectives of the GWEO Plan and strengthening Australia’s industrial base.”
According to Lockheed, the partnership adds Moog to a growing network of Australian manufacturers – including Thales, Marand, and AW Bell – contributing to the establishment of a sovereign guided weapons capability.
Under the contract, Moog will develop the control actuation system, a component that includes a control unit and four actuators to adjust the rocket’s fins, improving in-flight direction and accuracy.
The system enhances the GMLRS’s precision and reduces collateral damage while keeping forces at a safer distance during operations.
Lockheed Martin said the collaboration demonstrates the company’s ongoing efforts to build sovereign capability through partnerships with local suppliers.
“The future of Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing industry hinges on government support, a collaborative ecosystem, technological innovation and a strong industrial base,” Heading said.
“Lockheed Martin’s partnership with Moog Australia exemplifies our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and trusted partnerships to support the establishment of an advanced guided weapons industry in Australia.”
Bryan O’Connor, managing director of Moog Australia, said the company welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the national defence industry.
“We’re proud to contribute to the development of a sovereign missile capability in Australia,” O’Connor said. “Our team is eager to work together with Lockheed Martin Australia and the GWEO team to help bring this critical capability to life.”
Lockheed Martin Australia said it continues to work closely with government, Defence, industry, and academia to build a resilient and innovative manufacturing base that supports both national security and regional stability.
“Together, we are building a resilient and innovative defence industrial base to strengthen regional security and deliver an enduring capability for Australia,” Heading said.
