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{{Short description|Weapons system from American and Israeli companies}}

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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atk.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=829|title=Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System}}</ref> The penetrating version of the GATR is equipped with a steel-cased M282 warhead and a [[proximity fuse|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.<ref>[http://aviationweek.com/awin/laser-guided-rockets-gain-popularity Laser-Guided Rockets Gain Popularity] - Aviationweek.com, 8 July 2013</ref>

==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.<ref>[http://www.atk.com/news-releases/atk-receives-award-to-provide-guided-advanced-tactical-rocket-gatr-for-evaluation/ ATK Receives Award to Provide GATR for Evaluation] - ATK press release, April 22, 2013</ref>

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'''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Boguslavsky |first1=Eyal |title=Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence Team Up on Euro-GATR Rocket for German Army Helicopters |url=https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/64832 |access-date=15 April 2025 |agency=Israel Defense |date=8 April 2025}}</ref>

==Specifications==
* Diameter: 70mm
* Guidance: [[Semi-active laser homing]]

==See also==
* {{lwc|Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System}}
* {{lwc|Direct Attack Guided Rocket}}
* {{lwc|FZ275 LGR}}
* {{lwc|Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket}}
* {{lwc|Roketsan Cirit}}

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://elbitsystems.com/product/laser-guided-rockets/ Elbit Systems Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) webpage]
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