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Lockheed Martin Delivers First M270A2 Upgraded Version Of MLRS Launcher To Army

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

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Lockheed Martin Delivers First M270A2 Upgraded Version Of MLRS Launcher To Army

M270A2 MLRS Launcher. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin [LMT] said Tuesday it has delivered the first A2 upgraded version of its M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launcher to the Army. "This delivery represents a significant milestone for Lockheed Martin as the modernized system will support the Army and allied partners for decades to come," Jay Price, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control’s vice president of precision fires, said in a statement. “Our award-winning Camden facility continues to produce world-class vehicles, and this newest M270A2 launcher…

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