DALLAs,Aug. 2 8 , 2026- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has successfully tested its new Joint Reduced Range Rocket (JR3) solution for the second time, a n affordable training round with a reusable launch pod designed to replace the current Reduced Range Practice Rocket for the U.S. Army and global partners.
During a flight test conducted at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Lockheed Martin successfully launched multiple training rounds demonstrating range, trajectory , accuracy and marking payload effects.
What's New
- Second flight test:JR3 rounds launched from a HIMARS at Yuma Proving Ground , validating range , accurac y and marking payload .
- Designed for HIMARS | M270 :The ne w all-up round and 24-rocket launch pod supports launcher crews training in different environmental conditions , enabl ing high - volume live fire s .
- Reusable and affordable:B uilt on mature rocket m otor technology , our modular solution has a low-cost motor an d adaptable payload for cost - e ffective, repeatable training cycles.
Why it Matters
- Higher - training volume:Launcher crews can conduct realistic live - fire drills on constrained ranges, day or night, across multiple locations .
- Cost savings:Our solution offers lower expense - per - round , with reloadable launch tubes and the ability to reuse the launch pods .
Expert Perspective
- "Our new training round offers a scalable, very affordable solution built on mature rocket motor technology," said Dave Griser, vice president , Lockheed Martin Precision Fires Rockets . "With a 24 - round rocket launch pod , our JR3 s ystem meets the Army's demand for higher training volume and lower cost without sacrificing performance."
What's Next
- Next flight test: Another JR3 flight test is planned later this year to further validate performance.
- Scalable to future programs: Our JR3 architecture and technology can be transferable to future evolutionary efforts like the Army'sDirect Support Fires Technologyinitiative for mass produced low - cost , direct - fire rockets.
About Lockheed Martin
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