“The LRMP is truly an innovative design, delivering greater range and maneuverability, precision, and payload flexibility to support a variety of missions, including strike and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions,” said Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS. “The LRMP’s capabilities have the potential to deliver lethal effects to defeat static and moving targets at 120 km and beyond. This represents a factor of 4 increase in range from conventional artillery systems beyond what is currently available today.”
The LRMP features a simplified design and a unique projectile shape, allowing for extended glide ranges without auxiliary propulsion or rocket assist. The system is compatible with legacy artillery systems, ensuring integration with existing launchers, autoloaders, and handling equipment. Enhanced maneuverability, accuracy, and payload options enable the LRMP to expand engagement zones without requiring launcher repositioning.
“GA-EMS has conducted successful LRMP testing to ensure survivability, performance, and aerodynamics,” said Mike Rucker, head of GA-EMS Weapon Programs. “We are in preparations for upcoming LRMP Common Round glide testing at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah as part of the first contract task order. Additional milestone testing and follow-on tasks will be completed throughout the contract’s five-year period of performance.”
The contract includes tasks to design, manufacture, assemble, and test LRMP rounds for 155 mm artillery systems and other platforms. These developments reflect GA-EMS’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to enhance the operational effectiveness of defence systems.
