# Northrop Grumman has been selected by Australia to establish a solid rocket motor manufacturing industrial base in the country.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Breaking Defense*

## Key points

- Northrop Grumman will establish a solid rocket motor manufacturing base in Australia.
- Initial investment of AU$126.9 million will fast-track local rocket motor production starting 2030.
- Production will leverage upgraded Mulwala munitions factory for GMLRS rocket motors by 2030.
- A new Rocket Motor Manufacturing Complex will deliver high-rate motor production by 2033.
- Australia is collaborating with DefendTex, Black Sky Industries, and Anduril Australia on novel manufacturing methods.

**Companies:** Northrop Grumman, DefendTex, Black Sky Industries, Anduril Australia
**Countries:** Australia

[Read the full story on Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/05/australia-enlists-northrop-grumman-for-solid-rocket-motor-production/)

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