General Atomics successfully tests next-gen artillery round

The controlled artillery projectile, which can hit targets 120 kilometers away in GPS-blocked environments, was successfully tested at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

The General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Long Range Maneuver Projectile, or LRMP, was fired using M231 gunpowder charges from the M777 howitzer platform during a test in August, the company said Monday.

The LRMP, a new generation ammunition, is designed to increase the range and accuracy of 155 mm artillery systems, the company said. The winged, precision-guided artillery projectile has high maneuverability in flight and can perform controlled descents to hit both static and moving targets.

“This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering breakthrough technologies for precision gunnery,” said Scott Forney, President of Electromagnetic Systems at General Atomics. in a company statement.

“As the United States faces increasing threats from near rivals and increasingly contested environments, affordable, mass-produced artillery is critical,” Forney said in the statement. “The LRMP meets this need while proving its ability to perform in extreme conditions and reshape long-range firepower.”

According to General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, the LRMP can be integrated into all existing artillery platforms used by the US military. US Navy a contract was given company in December 2024, with the aim of increasing the development of LRMP for maritime use.