Kodiak™ containerized launcher completes first live-fire launch test

DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2026 — Lockheed Martin has completed the first integrated live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher, firing a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket to validate offensive fires from a containerized system.

The company said its team loaded and launched the training rocket from the new launcher, a milestone that follows several successful GRIZZLY tests in recent months. By showing that both offensive and defensive fires can be containerized, Lockheed Martin said it is offering the Department of War cost-efficient, low-observable weapon options and added that containerized systems are intended to boost mission flexibility and lethality.

“Achieving a live-fire launch from our Kodiak containerized system in under six months showcases the speed and agility our customers demand,” said Randy Crites, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Advanced Programs. “Completing all mission requirements on our first attempt reinforces our commitment to delivering a ready-to-fire solution that keeps pace with the evolving battlefield.”

Kodiak is designed to be deployable from air, land, or sea platforms. Each container can carry up to 12 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, providing scalable firepower from a compact footprint, according to the company.

The Reduced-Range Practice Rocket is the training round used by HIMARS and M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System crews to conduct live-fire training with munitions such as GMLRS and the rest of the MLRS Family of Munitions.

Lockheed Martin said GMLRS enables commanders to strike at extended ranges with accuracy and speed. It described the demonstration as evidence of a mature system supported by a robust production base, noting that GMLRS capacity is growing to meet higher demand and that containerized launchers could rapidly deliver capability where and when needed.