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France Unveils €600M Rocket Artillery for Military Revolution

4/10/2025

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France is set to revolutionize its military capabilities with the Thundart rocket artillery system, slated for testing by mid-2026. This ambitious project, backed by a €600 million budget, aims to replace the outdated Lance-Roquettes Unitaire and achieve an impressive range of 150 kilometers. Collaborating with Safran and MBDA, France is also eyeing potential foreign purchases to mitigate any delays.

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France is set to revolutionize its military capabilities with the Thundart rocket artillery system, slated for testing by mid-2026. This ambitious project, backed by a €600 million budget, aims to replace the outdated Lance-Roquettes Unitaire and achieve an impressive range of 150 kilometers. Collaborating with Safran and MBDA, France is also eyeing potential foreign purchases to mitigate any delays.