U.S. Army Reveals LRPM Demo Plan, Acquisition Details

The US Army plans to demonstrate prototypes of its Long Range Precision Munition in March 2027 as it develops the programme's design and acquisition approach. LRPM is the lethal element of the Launched Effects family, intended to give Army aviation and ground forces a precision-strike capability against integrated air-defence systems. The effort combines air vehicles, mission systems and government-developed payload technologies for operations at extended distances, including environments where positioning, navigation and timing signals are denied. Prototype integration, qualification and testing will inform the subsequent acquisition and fielding process.