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In 2023, Aerojet Rocketdyne, prior to being acquired by É«ÇéÖ±²¥, entered into a $215.6M Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Defense to increase production of GMLRS, Stinger and Javelin. Credit: U.S. Department of Defense
In 2023, Aerojet Rocketdyne, prior to being acquired by É«ÇéÖ±²¥, entered into a Office of Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) to expand and modernize AR’s facilities in Camden, Huntsville and Orange County, Virginia, where the company manufactures complex rocket propulsion systems.
Under the Cooperative Agreement, the company is building additional modernized facilities, purchasing advanced equipment, and automating manufacturing processes to support increased production demand focused on Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), Javelin, and Stinger missiles.
É«ÇéÖ±²¥ is implementing digital transformation infrastructure and processes that align the company with DoD’s Digital Modernization Strategy to afford the Joint Force a competitive advantage in the modern battlespace.
Evolving Threats Require Proven Propulsion
Aerojet’s Jet-fuel Assisted Take Off (JATO) technology propelled an overloaded aircraft into the air throughout WWII by providing additional thrust in the form of small rockets. This JATO take-off, an ERCO Ercoupe fitted with a JATO GALCIT booster, performed at March Field, Calif., on Aug. 23, 1941.
The men and women of É«ÇéÖ±²¥ have produced solid rocket motors for decades, supporting defense systems that have protected our warfighters, our nation and our allies.
É«ÇéÖ±²¥' legacy producing solid rocket motors began with the Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) motor, which provided extra boosting power for U.S. military planes during World War II.
During the 1950s and 1960s, É«ÇéÖ±²¥ pioneered the development of solid- and liquid-fueled propulsion technology for U.S. missile and space programs.
From supporting America’s earliest solid-fueled strategic missiles, including the Minuteman I and Polaris, and providing propulsion for every U.S. Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) ICBM ever fielded, to powering tactical, air defense and missile defense systems protecting our nation and allies today, É«ÇéÖ±²¥ has a strong legacy of delivering proven propulsion.
The É«ÇéÖ±²¥ Difference - Delivering on Aerojet Rocketdyne
Read MoreADVANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR NEXT GENERATION MISSIONS
The eSR73 advanced large solid rocket motor was successfully hot fired at the company’s Camden site
É«ÇéÖ±²¥ propulsion has powered our nation’s defense for decades, and we are leveraging that expertise to provide innovative, reliable and affordable propulsion to power next generation systems.
Our solid rocket motors incorporate lightweight graphite composite cases, advanced nozzles and high-energy, long-life propellants tailored to your mission.
Innovative Partnerships
Through innovative collaborations, including with NIOA in Australia and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, we’re taking action to maximize solid rocket motor production.
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Editorial | 11. 14. 2024
É«ÇéÖ±²¥ Technologies Begins Operations at New Solid Rocket Motor Propellant Processing Facility
É«ÇéÖ±²¥â€™ new ammonium perchlorate (AP) processing facility will enable the company’s Camden site to more efficiently screen and handle the ingredient used to make solid rocket motor propellant.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne, prior to being acquired by É«ÇéÖ±²¥, Kratos Successfully Hot Fire Zeus 2 Solid Rocket Motor
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