Long-range missile, scalable warhead sought

Army Testing The Waters For A 'Next-Generation' GMLRS Program

By Sebastian Sprenger / February 7, 2012 at 8:35 PM
The Army took the first step last week toward starting a missile competition that could mean new business for manufacturers in a portfolio known for a series of high-profile cutbacks due to runaway program costs. Service officials are looking for an "improved" version of the Lockheed Martin-made Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missile, according to a Feb. 2 sources-sought notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The envisioned missile will have a maximum range of 250 kilometers, and...

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