General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has announced that it fired 155 mm artillery ammunition to ranges exceeding 50 kilometers using the Long-Range Precision Guidance Kit (LR-PGK)…
The LR-PGK successfully demonstrated precise control of 155 mm artillery ammunition at ranges exceeding 50 kilometers.
During the test, XM1113 Rocket Assisted Projectile (RAP) rounds were guided by the LR-PGK, with the achieved accuracy significantly exceeding the requirements established for legacy guidance systems.
The LR-PGK is being developed to improve the accuracy and operational effectiveness of 155 mm artillery systems.
The system can be integrated with various 155 mm artillery projectiles, including M1128 and next-generation rocket-assisted ammunition…