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Thales Boosts Rocket Production to Strengthen Ukraine's Drone Defense

10/7/2025

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Thales Enhances Drone Defense

Thales is mass-producing a 70mm rocket with an FZ123 warhead to counter drones in Ukraine.
The warhead releases thousands of steel pellets to destroy drones at up to 10,000 feet.
Ukrainian troops deploy rockets from MI-8 helicopters and truck-mounted systems; Thales Belgium has increased production and staff.
Partnerships are forming in Poland and Denmark to enhance Ukraine's drone defense capabilities.

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Zelensky Targets Russian Assets

Ukraine used long-range drones to strike the Sverdlov ammunition plant and Crimea's oil terminal.
The strikes worsened fuel shortages in Russia, affecting consumers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 40% of front-line weapons are domestically produced, aiming for 50% by year-end.
Ukraine produced 2.4 million shells in the past year. It plans to export surplus, including the Patriot.

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Thales Enhances Drone Defense

Thales is mass-producing a 70mm rocket with an FZ123 warhead to counter drones in Ukraine.
The warhead releases thousands of steel pellets to destroy drones at up to 10,000 feet.
Ukrainian troops deploy rockets from MI-8 helicopters and truck-mounted systems; Thales Belgium has increased production and staff.
Partnerships are forming in Poland and Denmark to enhance Ukraine's drone defense capabilities.

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