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France Unveils Ambitious Missile Program Amid Stockpile Concerns

5/28/2025

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France is gearing up to enhance its military capabilities with a new missile system, set to replace the current LRU systems by 2030. The ambitious "Long-Range Ground Strike" program aims to deploy 300 missiles with a striking range of 150 kilometers. Yet, worries linger over stockpiles and the possibility of acquiring foreign systems like HIMARS.

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France is gearing up to enhance its military capabilities with a new missile system, set to replace the current LRU systems by 2030. The ambitious "Long-Range Ground Strike" program aims to deploy 300 missiles with a striking range of 150 kilometers. Yet, worries linger over stockpiles and the possibility of acquiring foreign systems like HIMARS.