A new long-range U.S. Army weapon has passed a major testing milestone after successfully completing a series of live-fire exercises during African Lion 2026 in southern Morocco, bringing the system closer to operational deployment.
The Long Range Precision Munition (LRPM), developed under the U.S. Army’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires program, was tested during the “deep strike” phase of the multinational exercise in the Tan-Tan region earlier this year.
The trials marked the first time operational soldiers, rather than program developers, controlled the weapon in realistic combat scenarios.
According to the Army, troops launched five LRPMs over two separate missions. Two munitions were fired simultaneously on May 2, followed by three more in a coordinated strike on May 4. The exercise demonstrated the system’s ability to manage multiple weapons at once while allowing them to execute missions autonomously.
Army officials described the tests as an important milestone because they showed that the program is moving beyond the development stage and closer to entering service.
Soldiers who participated in the exercise praised the system’s accuracy, reliability and ease of deployment, according to the Army. They also noted that the LRPM can be integrated into existing military platforms without requiring extensive additional equipment.
The munition is designed to strike targets at ranges exceeding 290 kilometers (180 miles), providing commanders with a precision capability against objectives deep behind enemy lines. It can be launched from both ground and air platforms.
One of the system’s key features is its ability to operate as part of a coordinated network of munitions, known as a “wolfpack.” In this configuration, multiple LRPMs communicate and cooperate to engage one or several targets simultaneously, potentially overwhelming enemy defenses.
During African Lion 2026, the Army tested an LRPM-only wolfpack, demonstrating what officials described as a self-contained “hunter-killer” capability capable of locating and striking targets without relying on additional systems.
The LRPM program is being developed through the Army’s rapid prototyping acquisition process, which aims to accelerate the delivery of new military technologies.
Army officials said the weapon remains on schedule to begin entering service by the end of 2027, ahead of its original timeline.
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