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KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- Avio will manufacture solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin's Extended-Range GMLRS and Practice Rocket.
- Avio will serve as a secondary motor source for Lockheed and an additional motor source for the GMLRS projectile once fully calibrated.
- Avio plans to procure the necessary materials and equipment for solid rocket motor production.
Avio to Manufacture Solid Rocket Motors for Lockheed Martin's Extended-Range GMLRS and Practice Rocket
Technical Capability and Field Balances
Avio plans to procure the necessary materials and equipment for solid rocket motor production. The company will open its first American manufacturing facility in 2029, and motor production at the 900,000-square-foot facility is set to begin in 2029.
Avio's long-standing history of solid rocket motor production in Europe will provide numerous advantages for the company's American branch. The company plans to manufacture certain components, such as cases and nozzles, in-house, ensuring that it does not rely on an already stressed supply chain.
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Prior to production, Avio plans to acquire the necessary materials and equipment for its American branch. The company aims to work toward the critical design review (CDR) in 2027.
