Lockheed Martin is upgrading the US Army’s M270 multiple rocket launcher to the M270A2 level.

This is stated in a press release of the United States Department of Defense.

According to the contract, the American company received a modification contract worth $32,979,835.

The M270 multiple rocket launcher will be modernized to the M270A2 level.

The A2 version is equipped with a common fire control system, as well as new engine, transmission, launcher modules and improved armored cockpits.

In general, the M270 is a proven 227-mm rocket launcher system produced by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

The M270 MLRS is in service with the United States Army, and the fourteen countries that have adopted or ordered this MLRS. There are Bahrain, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The latest version of M270 MLRS is capable of launching standard missiles for this system at a maximum range of 70 km, as well as Lockheed Martin Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) long-range tactical missile at a maximum range of 300 km.

The M270A2 uses the same crawler chassis as the American M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.

The cabin of the A2 version is higher and has reinforced armor to increase protection against the threat of small arms, shell fragments and improvised explosive devices.

The M270A2 can also fire GMLRS-ER (Extended Range Guided) missiles, which are a new generation for developing a family of guided missiles.

The GMLRS-ER provides an increased range of up to 150 kilometers in all weather conditions.