CANBERRA, 29 May 2026 – Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a contract with Defence to begin manufacturing key guided weapon components in support of the Government’s commitment to establish an Australian guided weapons industry.

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Melbourne companies AW Bell and Moog Australia to deliver canards and the Control Actuation System (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).

The contract will uplift Australian industry and open pathways for Australian‑made components to enter the global supply chain, supporting export opportunities and long-term industry growth.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to continue working with these two world-class suppliers to advance genuine sovereign capabilities," said James Heading, Director and General Manager, Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Australia. “AW Bell and Moog have strong reputations as suppliers of precision components and systems for Defence and industry. This ongoing work with Lockheed Martin Australia opens up opportunities for other potential projects and future export pathways."

Moog will design and build a GMLRS CAS, an advanced system that uses a control unit and four actuators to position fins around the rocket, thereby improving flightpath accuracy when striking long-range‑ targets. Engineers from Australia and the United States will take part in an exchange program to share critical knowledge and skills, supporting long‑term sovereign capability development.

AW Bell has been selected to manufacture the missile’s canards – or exterior fins – and the housing for the CAS.

CAS and canards are advanced products with very stringent technical requirements. Commencing the domestic uplift of CAS and canards suppliers will help elevate AW Bell and Moog Australia to be even more competitive in the global supply chain and position the two Australia-based suppliers for future growth here and in international markets.

Moog and AW Bell join Thales and Marand in a growing list of Australian companies working to advance the Government’s Guided Weapons and Explosives Ordnance (GWEO) objectives to manufacture guided weapons in Australia. The partnerships are a great step forward in Australian industry’s capability to supply advanced solutions to serve the needs for both local and global markets. 

Lockheed Martin Australia continues to work closely with government, Defence, industry and academia to establish a viable guided weapons manufacturing capability in Australia. The contract signing with Defence follows the start of domestic missile manufacturing at Port Wakefield in December 2025 and the first test firing of Lockheed Martin Australia’s GMLRS missiles earlier this year.

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About Lockheed Martin Australia

Headquartered in Canberra, Lockheed Martin Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation. The company employs more than 1,800 people in Australia working on a wide range of major programs spanning the aerospace, Defence and civil sectors.

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