Australia Assembles First GMLRS Artillery Rocket, Enhancing Defense Capabilities
Australia has successfully test-fired its first locally assembled Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. This marks a significant step towards producing long-range strike weapons domestically. The test involved firing the rocket from an M142 HIMARS launcher, part of Australia's broader initiative to develop a sovereign guided-weapons capability. The country has ordered 42 HIMARS launchers and plans to increase local production of components. This development is part of Australia's Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise, aiming to enhance national self-reliance in defense manufacturing. 
