The new 122 mm Training Rocket was developed through a collaboration between Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems Land. It was fired multiple times from the MARS 3 rocket artillery system during a live demonstration held at the Altengrabow Military Training Area. The demonstration, observed by military experts and representatives from the Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the ammunition is compatible with the systems to be used by the German Armed Forces in the future. Developed based on existing components, the system has been fully integrated into the MARS 3 launcher. As a result, the 122 mm Training Rocket can be successfully used in various training scenarios.
Technical Specifications and Performance Data
Equipped with a marker warhead featuring a newly developed propellant, the rocket enables clear observation of the impact point through flash, sound, and smoke effects. It poses no fire risk within the training area. Following tests conducted in Israel in 2025 and additional firings in early 2026, the final demonstration in Altengrabow proved that the rocket delivers high aerodynamic performance with a low deviation angle. In fact, these tests confirmed the reliable functionality of the 122 mm Training Rocket under various conditions.
Artillery Rocket Production in Germany
This event marks the first firing of a German training rocket at the Altengrabow site in over 30 years. Furthermore, it demonstrates the resumption of artillery rocket production within Diehl Defence. Gunnar Pappert, Senior Vice President of Ground Systems at Diehl Defence, stated that the successful firings confirmed full compatibility between the training rockets and the launcher system. He also stated that this development opens new opportunities for artillery technologies produced in Germany. Additionally, the introduction of the 122 mm Training Rocket represents a significant step for the future of German artillery.
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Source: C4Defence – Diehl Defence.
