Long-range maneuvering projectile is to be further developed on behalf of the US Navy

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December 3, 2024

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to further develop its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) prototype for offensive strike capabilities, the company announced in a statement.

The contract, awarded by Advanced Technology International under the Other Transaction Authority of the Naval Surface Technology Innovation Consortium, will focus on further development and demonstration of the LRMP system for use with existing 155mm artillery platforms, the statement said.

The LRMP is designed to achieve increased range and improved maneuverability, enabling precision strikes and support for missions such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The company says the system enables effective target acquisition at distances of 120 kilometers or more, exceeding the range of conventional artillery.

GA-EMS has conducted tests to evaluate the aerodynamics, survivability and performance of the LRMP and plans to initiate glide testing at the Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah as part of the initial task order. The contract includes a five-year performance period for further testing, manufacturing and system integration, the statement added.