General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has successfully completed the first firing by an industry partner of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) 4.75-inch solid rocket motor, marking a major milestone in the development of tactical rocket artillery. This effort provides affordable, precision massed-fires and increases magazine depth.
Designed by DEVCOM AvMC, and built and fired by GDOTS, the 4.75-inch solid rocket motor was tested on June 17 at the company’s Camden, Arkansas, facility and demonstrated exceptional performance, with results falling within one percent of analytical predictions – a testament to the rigorous design process and manufacturing brought together by this collaborative effort.
“This successful test reflects the strength of the partnership between GDOTS and the U.S. Army,” said Chris Haynes, senior vice president and general manager at General Dynamics OTS. “We are proud to a play a role in showcasing multi-domain concepts, demonstrating advanced capabilities, and testing future concepts for our warfighters.”
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
