Lockheed Martin tests Kodiak and GRIZZLY containerized missile launchers
Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher at Yakima Training Centre, Washington, firing a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket. The system holds up to 12 GMLRS rockets and is deployable from air, land, or sea. Separately, the GRIZZLY containerized launcher, which fires Hellfire missiles, was declared production-ready after intercepting a drone in June 2026. Both systems are designed to be hidden among standard shipping containers, raising concerns about cost, decentralization, and potential violations of the Geneva Conventions.
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Lockheed Martin completes first live-fire test of Kodiak launcher
Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first integrated live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher at the Yakima Training Centre in Washington. The test, which used a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket (RRPR), occurred less than six months after initial trials. The RRPR is the standard training rocket for HIMARS and M270A2 crews. The Kodiak launcher is designed for versatility across air, land, and sea platforms, and can hold up to 12 GMLRS rockets per container, allowing adjustable firepower without increasing launcher size. The demonstration follows a series of successful tests of similar containerized launcher technologies, previously referred to as 'GRIZZLY' tests. Lockheed Martin stated the effort reflects work to provide adaptable, cost-efficient launching systems for offensive and defensive capabilities. Randy Crites, Lockheed Martin advanced programs vice president, highlighted the speed and agility demonstrated by achieving a live-fire launch in under six months.
Lockheed Martin completes first live-fire test of Kodiak launcher
Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first integrated live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher at the Yakima Training Centre in Washington. The test, which used a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket (RRPR), occurred less than six months after initial trials. The demonstration confirmed the launcher's operational capability, including loading and firing procedures. The RRPR is the standard training rocket for HIMARS and M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System crews. The Kodiak launcher is designed for versatility across air, land, and sea platforms, with each container holding up to 12 GMLRS rockets. This modular approach allows rapid deployment and adjustable firepower without increasing launcher size. The test follows a series of successful trials of similar containerized launcher technologies, previously referred to as 'GRIZZLY' tests. Lockheed Martin stated the effort reflects ongoing work to provide adaptable, cost-efficient launching systems for both offensive and defensive capabilities. Randy Crites, Lockheed Martin advanced programs vice president and general manager, emphasized the speed and agility demonstrated by achieving a live-fire launch in under six months.
Lockheed Martin completes first live-fire test of Kodiak containerized launcher
Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first integrated live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher at Yakima Training Centre in Washington. The test used a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) and took place less than six months after initial trials. The Kodiak launcher is designed for versatility across air, land, and sea platforms, with each container capable of holding up to 12 GMLRS rockets. The modular design allows rapid deployment and adjustable firepower without increasing launcher size. Lockheed Martin stated the test confirms operational capability and reflects ongoing work to provide adaptable, cost-efficient launching systems for defense agencies. The company's vice president highlighted the speed and agility demonstrated by completing the live-fire launch in under six months.
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Lockheed Martin Tests GRIZZLY Container-Based Rocket Launcher
Lockheed Martin has released the first video footage of its GRIZZLY container-based rocket launcher, showing a successful test firing of a Hellfire missile from a 10-foot Tricon container. The concept, first announced in March, aims to distribute missile launchers among standard shipping containers to complicate adversary reconnaissance and counter large-scale attacks like those seen in Ukraine. However, the system raises economic questions, as Hellfire missiles cost mid-five to low-six figures per unit, and the decentralized approach requires more units than centralized systems. Additionally, international law concerns arise if armed containers are disguised as civilian cargo, potentially violating Geneva Conventions' distinction between military and civilian objects. Rheinmetall also presented a similar Containerized Missile Launcher (CML) at Eurosatory, primarily for loitering munitions.
Lockheed Martin Tests GRIZZLY Container-Based Missile Launcher
Lockheed Martin has released the first video footage of its GRIZZLY container-based rocket launcher, showing a successful test firing of a Hellfire missile from a 10-foot Tricon container. The system is designed to be hidden among standard shipping containers, forcing adversaries to invest more resources in reconnaissance to identify armed units. This decentralized approach aims to counter widespread attacks like those seen in Ukraine, where centralized air defense systems are at a disadvantage. However, the concept raises economic questions, as Hellfire missiles cost an estimated mid-five to low-six figures USD each, and the decentralized approach requires more units and increased maintenance, networking, and protection costs. Additionally, international law concerns arise: deliberately disguising military launchers as civilian cargo could violate the Geneva Conventions' requirement to distinguish between military and civilian objects. Rheinmetall also presented a similar system, the Containerized Missile Launcher (CML), at Eurosatory, primarily for loitering munitions.
Lockheed Martin Declares GRIZZLY Containerized Missile Launcher Production-Ready
Lockheed Martin has announced that its GRIZZLY containerized missile launcher is production-ready, following successful live-fire tests. The system, housed in a standard 10-foot Tricon shipping container for easy transport by truck, rail, or ship, completed its first integrated test in March 2026, firing a Hellfire missile in vertical and angled configurations. In June 2026, it intercepted a Group 3 drone using a JAGM missile, paired with Lockheed's Sanctum counter-UAS system. Built using existing M299 launcher architecture and commercial off-the-shelf materials, GRIZZLY was developed in about six months through internal investment. The article notes online skepticism about using expensive Hellfire missiles ($150,000 each) against cheap drones, but argues the system's modularity and use of proven munitions offer logistical advantages. Lockheed also highlighted a related containerized launcher, Kodiak, which recently tested GMLRS-family rockets.
Lockheed Martin completes first live-fire test of Kodiak containerized launcher
Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first live-fire test of its new Kodiak containerized launcher, firing a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket to demonstrate offensive fire capabilities. The test achieved all planned mission requirements on the first attempt. Each Kodiak container can hold up to 12 GMLRS rockets and is designed for deployment from air, land, or sea platforms. The system follows the GRIZZLY containerized launcher, which Lockheed Martin developed for defensive fires and which intercepted a Group 3 drone in June 2026. The company states that containerizing both offensive and defensive fires provides the Department of War with cheaper, harder-to-detect deployment options that can be transported as ordinary cargo.