Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket

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Wikipedia

The Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) is a weapons system under development by Orbital ATK and Elbit Systems. It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms such as the Hydra 70.[1] The penetrating version of the GATR is equipped with a steel-cased M282 warhead and a programmable fuze. It can be set from the cockpit to detonate on impact or after a delay and is capable of penetrating a triple-brick wall and light-vehicle armor.[2]

History

In April 2013, ATK was awarded a $3.2 million contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to provide GATR precision guided missiles for evaluation.[3]

In April 2025, German defense company Diehl Defence announced a partnership with Elbit Systems to pitch the GATR to the German Army under the brand Euro-GATR.[4]

In early August 2025, Elbit Systems placed an order with India based NIBE Limited to manufacture and supply the 70mm-class air-to-surface GATR rockets.[5][6]

Specifications

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System".
  2. ↑ Laser-Guided Rockets Gain Popularity - Aviationweek.com, 8 July 2013
  3. ↑ ATK Receives Award to Provide GATR for Evaluation - ATK press release, April 22, 2013
  4. ↑ Boguslavsky, Eyal (8 April 2025). "Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence Team Up on Euro-GATR Rocket for German Army Helicopters". Israel Defense. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "NIBE Limited secures major order from Elbit systems for 70 mm guided advanced tactical rocket". ANI News. 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  6. ↑ "NIBE secures order from Elbit Systems". Business Standard. 2025-08-03. Retrieved 2021-01-04.