General Atomics Validates Next-Gen Guided Artillery in Long-Range Trials
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has reported successful testing of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) — a precision-guided artillery round engineered to engage targets beyond 100 kilometers.
The tests, conducted at Yuma Proving Ground, saw multiple firings from an M777 howitzer to confirm key operational elements including aerodynamic wing deployment, stabilization, and guided flight control. The results demonstrated the LRMP’s ability to follow programmed trajectories with high accuracy at extreme ranges.
Scott Forney, GA-EMS President, noted that the trials confirm the technological maturity of the system and will support extended-range demonstrations planned with the US Navy and Army.
Strategic Importance of the LRMP Program
The LRMP represents a major step in delivering long-range precision fires through conventional artillery. By integrating in-flight guidance and maneuverability, it provides missile-level performance without modifying existing launchers. Development began in late 2024 under a US defense contract focused on expanding artillery capabilities.
Other defense primes are exploring similar technologies. BAE Systems’ Scorpio-XR is designed for comparable ranges, while American Rheinmetall Munitions, in partnership with the ERCA program, is advancing next-generation propellant and ammunition solutions to complement precision-guided artillery rounds.
