The Defense Post

Lockheed Martin has announced a significant expansion of its agreement with Australia regarding the local production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles.

The updated deal allows Canberra to manufacture the rocket motors and warheads for the GMLRS missiles, which will be produced locally.

Under the original agreement signed earlier this year, the country was only permitted to assemble the missiles with components sourced from the US.

This arrangement has been compared to assembling flatpack furniture, where individual pieces are assembled by the user.

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