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France Invests €128M to Boost AASM Bomb Production

7/8/2025

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France Boosts Bomb Production

France's Ministry of Armed Forces is ramping up production of the AASM "Hammer" bomb, investing €128 million to meet soaring demand after its success in Ukraine. Safran plans to manufacture over 1,200 units by 2025, bolstering France's defense capabilities with its modular design and extended range amid escalating tensions with Russia.

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France Boosts Bomb Production

France's Ministry of Armed Forces is ramping up production of the AASM "Hammer" bomb, investing €128 million to meet soaring demand after its success in Ukraine. Safran plans to manufacture over 1,200 units by 2025, bolstering France's defense capabilities with its modular design and extended range amid escalating tensions with Russia.

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