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Anduril Industries has been selected by the US Army to develop a new 4.75-inch solid-propellant rocket motor designed for long-range precision-guided artillery. The global demand for such rocket engines has surged amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, reaffirming their critical role in modern military operations and strategies.
The demand for rocket engines has been steadily increasing worldwide. Contemporary conflicts have underscored the importance of preparing for future military engagements, where the concept of "affordable mass" has become central. This new doctrine emphasizes the deployment of large volumes of firepower to achieve strategic dominance.
1. Boosted Production: Military forces across the globe are ramping up production of rockets and ammunition.
2. Evolving Doctrines: New strategies are emerging, focused on maximizing firepower capacity and efficiency.
The new solid-propellant rocket motor being developed by Anduril Industries promises significant enhancements in the effectiveness of rocket artillery systems. It has the potential to enable the loading of up to 30 precision-guided rockets into the launch container of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a system widely used in Ukraine.
- Current Capacity: Presently, a HIMARS launch container can hold six GMLRS rockets or a single ATACMS missile.
- Future Potential: This innovative development aims to drastically increase the number of rockets that can be loaded and deployed.
The development of a new rocket motor for the US Army marks a critical step forward in bolstering defense capabilities. Against the backdrop of rising global conflicts and evolving military doctrines, modern rocket technologies are becoming indispensable tools in national defense strategies.
