General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA‑EMS) successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground, firing multiple rounds from an M777 howitzer and demonstrating sabot separation, de‑spin stabilization, wing deployment and controlled descent. The LRMP is a precision‑guided 155mm munition with deployable control surfaces and onboard guidance that can maneuver to engage targets at extended ranges, including in GPS‑denied environments. Test flights matched predictive models and produced data to support future demonstrations at much greater ranges. GA‑EMS says the LRMP offers an affordable, mass‑producible way to boost long‑range artillery capability and supports multi‑service modernization goals. They write:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced the successful test of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, achieving key flight milestones when fired from a M777 howitzer platform. During the August test, GA-EMS fired multiple LRMP rounds using M231 powder charges, demonstrating sabot separation, de-spin stabilization, wing deployment and controlled descent.

The LRMP is a next-generation munition engineered to extend the range and precision of existing 155mm artillery systems. Equipped with deployable aerodynamic control surfaces and onboard guidance, it can actively maneuver in flight to engage targets at extended distances—even in GPS-denied or degraded environments. Recent test flights matched predictive models and yielded valuable data to support upcoming demonstrations at significantly increased ranges.

“This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering disruptive technologies for precision artillery,” said Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS. “As the U.S. faces rising threats from near-peer adversaries and increasingly contested environments, affordable, mass-produced artillery is critical. LRMP meets that need while proving its ability to perform in extreme conditions and reshape long-range firepower.”

GA-EMS continues to lead in the development of electromagnetic systems, hypersonics and precision-guided munitions. The LRMP platform supports modernization goals across multiple services and offers a scalable, field-proven solution for future battlefield applications.

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