LAND-LGR4 is Arnold Defense's four-round, surface-mounted 2.75-inch / 70 mm laser-guided rocket launcher, marketed under the FLETCHER name. First shown publicly at DSEI 2017, the launcher moved guided Hydra-class rockets from aircraft toward light vehicles, remote weapon stations, static sites, and watercraft. Open-source reporting later documented LAND-LGR4-equipped Ukrainian Humvees in the 2014 Russia-Ukraine War, while manufacturer and defense-industry sources identify APKWS and Thales FZ275 certification, twin-mounted FLETCHER configurations, marine integration work, and the related 23-round MLHS / LAND-LGR23 development path.
TWZ reported in May 2023 that video from Ukrainian service appeared to show an M1152A1 Humvee with an Arnold Defense LAND-LGR4 launcher firing rockets, and Army Recognition later reported 37th Separate Marine Brigade imagery of a LAND-LGR4-equipped Humvee firing APKWS II rockets.
Role detailsFLETCHER / LAND-LGR4 is the four-round member of Arnold Defense's surface-launched guided 70 mm rocket family. Public reporting and manufacturer material also identify twin-mounted eight-round FLETCHER configurations, marine and dismounted development paths, Thales FZ275 certification, and the related higher-capacity MLHS / LAND-LGR23.
| Variant | Configuration | Designation notes |
|---|---|---|
| LAND-LGR4 / FLETCHER | Four-round surface launcher | The baseline laser-guided 2.75-inch / 70 mm launcher is marketed for light vehicles, watercraft, remote weapon stations, and static positions. Sources: LAND-LGR4 - Arnold Defense, Arnold Defense discloses LGR-4 Fletcher development road map |
| Twin-mounted FLETCHER | Eight-round configuration | October 2020 order coverage described a twin-mounted eight-round FLETCHER variant alongside single four-round vehicle-mounted systems. Sources: Arnold Defense announces two major orders for FLETCHER, US special ops, European customer buy Fletcher rocket launchers |
| FLETCHER marine integration | Boat and RHIB development path | Arnold Defense and MSI described future maritime and RHIB integration work while positioning FLETCHER beyond land vehicles and static mounts. Sources: Arnold Defense teams with MSI Defense Solutions as an integration partner to deliver FLETCHER |
| Dismounted or clustered FLETCHER | Future small-team and multi-launcher configurations | Arnold's next-generation FLETCHER roadmap included optical pointing, digital fire control, clustered launchers, and man-pack portable units for dismounted troops. Sources: Arnold Defense announces next generation FLETCHER development program |
| MLHS / LAND-LGR23 | Related 23-round surface launcher | Arnold Defense describes MLHS / LAND-LGR23 as a surface-based 23-round 2.75-inch / 70 mm precision-guided rocket launcher related to the broader FLETCHER development lane. Sources: MLHS - Arnold Defense, Arnold Defense discloses LGR-4 Fletcher development road map |
Arnold Defense and BAE Systems sources document LAND-LGR4 / FLETCHER as a 70 mm launcher for APKWS-class guided rockets, with Thales FZ275 also certified for firing from LAND-LGR4.
| Ammunition | Ammunition type | Firing evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | Laser-guided 2.75-inch rocket family | Arnold Defense describes LAND-LGR4 as APKWS compatible, and BAE Systems says APKWS rockets were fired from Arnold's FLETCHER ground-vehicle launcher concept during ground-launched tests. Sources: LAND-LGR4 - Arnold Defense, First tactical configuration ground-launched test of APKWS laser-guided rockets succeeded |
 | Laser-guided 70 mm rocket | Arnold Defense announced formal certification to fire the Thales FZ275 70 mm laser-guided rocket from the LAND-LGR4 / FLETCHER launcher. Sources: New Thales 2.75-inch Rocket (FZ275) certified for firing from Arnold Defense LAND-LGR4 Launcher |
FLETCHER began as a compact four-round ground launcher for guided 70 mm rockets, then expanded into a small family of surface-launch concepts. Public reporting separates the baseline LAND-LGR4 from twin-mounted eight-round FLETCHER fits, marine integration work, dismounted or clustered roadmap items, and the related 23-round MLHS / LAND-LGR23.
LAND-LGR4 carries four 2.75-inch / 70 mm rockets and is marketed for light vehicles, static sites, remote weapon stations, and watercraft.
Orders and roadmap reporting identify eight-round twin mounts, marine integration, clustered launchers, and dismounted concepts.
MLHS / LAND-LGR23 keeps the surface-launched 70 mm rocket role but raises capacity to 23 rockets.
LAND-LGR4 depends on compatible rockets, fire-control integration, and laser designation for precision engagements. Manufacturer material describes the launcher as a full system that can combine guidance modules, rockets, warheads, launch hardware, and external designation equipment, while later integration releases describe rapid mounting on vehicles and remote weapon stations.
Guided-rocket use requires a target-designation source; TWZ noted that Ukrainian footage did not clearly show the designator arrangement.
Arnold Defense displayed FLETCHER on Polaris DAGOR and MRZR-D4 vehicles, but those examples are display or integration context rather than firing proof.
Ukraine reporting identifies LAND-LGR4 launchers on M1152A1 Humvees, including imagery tied to the 37th Separate Marine Brigade.
Defense News reported FLETCHER's DSEI 2017 debut as a vehicle-mounted laser-guided 2.75-inch rocket-launcher demonstrator developed by Arnold Defense with partners including Nammo, Supacat, and Military Systems Group.
Sources: Introducing Fletcher, a vehicle-mounted, laser-guided rocket launcher
Arnold Defense said LAND-LGR4 / FLETCHER was involved in live-firing tests using BAE Systems APKWS rockets, and BAE Systems separately described successful ground-launched APKWS tests from the FLETCHER launcher concept.
Sources: FLETCHER/APKWS Live Firing Video, First tactical configuration ground-launched test of APKWS laser-guided rockets succeeded
Arnold Defense announced FLETCHER orders from USSOCOM and an undisclosed European specialist unit, with public coverage describing four-round vehicle-mounted systems and a twin-mounted eight-round variant.
Sources: Arnold Defense announces two major orders for FLETCHER, US special ops, European customer buy Fletcher rocket launchers
Arnold Defense and Janes described a broader FLETCHER roadmap covering optical pointing, digital fire control, clustered launchers, dismounted concepts, marine work, and the related 23-round MLHS / LAND-LGR23.
Sources: Arnold Defense discloses LGR-4 Fletcher development road map, Arnold Defense announces next generation FLETCHER development program
Arnold Defense announced formal certification to fire Thales Belgium's FZ275 70 mm laser-guided rocket from the LAND-LGR4 launcher after testing in Sweden.
Sources: New Thales 2.75-inch Rocket (FZ275) certified for firing from Arnold Defense LAND-LGR4 Launcher
TWZ reported video evidence of Ukrainian M1152A1 Humvees with LAND-LGR4 four-shot launchers firing 70 mm rockets during the 2014 Russia-Ukraine War.
Sources: Laser Rocket Firing Humvees Spotted In Service With Ukraine
