General Atomics Successfully Tests Long-Range Maneuvering Projectile
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has completed a successful test of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) — a guided 155mm artillery round capable of striking targets over 100 kilometers (62 miles) away.
During recent trials at the Yuma Proving Ground, multiple LRMP rounds were launched from an M777 howitzer, validating critical functions such as wing deployment, de-spin stabilization, and precision-guided flight. The company confirmed that the tests proved the projectile’s ability to sustain controlled trajectories and consistent accuracy at extended ranges.
According to Scott Forney, President of General Atomics, the successful demonstration marks a significant milestone for the program, paving the way for upcoming range-extension tests under US Navy and Army initiatives.
Expanding the Role of Long-Range Artillery
The LRMP aims to deliver missile-like accuracy using existing artillery systems, enhancing range and precision without the need for new launch platforms. The project, commissioned by the US Department of Defense in December 2024, aligns with a broader effort to modernize long-range fires.
Similar developments are underway across the defense sector. BAE Systems continues testing its Scorpio-XR precision artillery round, while American Rheinmetall Munitions is collaborating with the Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) program to advance propellant and ammunition systems compatible with next-generation guided munitions.
