America’s enemies just got a new reason to lose sleep—and it’s shaped like a 155mm artillery shell that can fly 120 kilometers with deadly accuracy.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested the Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP), a guided round designed to dramatically increase the range and effectiveness of traditional U.S. Army artillery, as OutKick reports.
The test took place in August at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, where the LRMP demonstrated advanced flight capabilities after being launched from the proven M777 howitzer platform.
Breakthrough Weapon Shows Precision in Testing
GA-EMS fired multiple projectiles using M231 powder charges, and the results were no less than impressive: every stage of the LRMP’s complex flight path—sabot separation, de-spin stabilization, wing deployment, and controlled descent—worked exactly as designed.
Unlike traditional artillery—which has the old-world charm of raw power but the aim of a 19th-century musket—the LRMP adds a GPS-resistant guidance system, aerodynamic control surfaces, and in-flight maneuverability. In plain English: it hits what it’s supposed to, even when the enemy tries to jam it.
Defense experts note the LRMP’s range of 120 kilometers makes it a potential game-changer for front-line warfare. When launched from a standard 155mm platform, that’s a serious boost in capability—without having to overhaul the entire system.
Platform Compatibility Enhances Battlefield Power
“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,” the company revealed in a statement, adding that key aerodynamic milestones were achieved during test firing.
And these weren’t empty press release words. The test wasn’t a PR stunt—it matched predictive flight models, meaning engineers know exactly how this thing flies before they hit the launch button again. Data collected will now support future development and longer-range demonstrations.
The weapon was launched from the M777 howitzer, a system already in wide use across U.S. forces. That part isn’t accidental. Instead of inventing an entirely new gun, GA-EMS is modernizing what warfighters already trust. SMART upgrades like that are what keep taxpayers from footing the bill for expensive Pentagon fantasy projects.
Smart Munitions Deliver More Than Range
The traditional artillery shell may be reliable, but it's blind once it’s in the air. The LRMP doesn’t just fly farther—it flies smarter. With onboard guidance, it adjusts mid-flight and maintains control even in the kind of electronic warfare environments any worthy adversary would throw out in a real fight.
“The LRMP is a next-generation munition engineered to extend the range and precision of existing 155mm artillery systems,” the company stated. “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.”
Now imagine a battlefield where our weapons don’t just outgun the opponent—they outthink them. That’s the promise here. And it means fewer troops in harm’s way and more confidence in our defense posture.
Warfare Strategy May Get an Overhaul
As policymakers continue to debate spending priorities, this achievement presents a compelling argument for investing in effective, hard-hitting technology over pie-in-the-sky social experiments within the ranks. It’s hard to argue with a weapon that delivers exactly, surgically, and reliably—especially when America’s lives are on the line.
In an era when our adversaries are rapidly innovating and the Pentagon sometimes seems more concerned with DEI checkboxes than military effectiveness, a win like the LRMP’s test is refreshing. It shows there are still corners of defense focused on winning wars—not winning headlines.
When the battlefield demands precision over politics, the LRMP delivers. It doesn’t need a diversity rating—it needs a target, and those 120 kilometers just got a whole lot more dangerous for anyone standing in the way of American interests.
