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French Navy's Forbin Achieves Historic Precision Weapon Interception

10/18/2025

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On October 15, 2025, the French Navy's Horizon-class destroyer Forbin intercepted an AASM munition launched from a Rafale Marine fighter using an Aster 30 missile.
The interception was the first operational air-launched precision-weapon intercept by a European warship.
Forbin's PAAMS system autonomously detected and neutralized the threat, showing capabilities against next-generation aerial threats.
The test strengthens France's air defense strategy and highlights Forbin and its sister ship Chevalier Paul's roles in maritime defense.

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Story summary

On October 15, 2025, the French Navy's Horizon-class destroyer Forbin intercepted an AASM munition launched from a Rafale Marine fighter using an Aster 30 missile.
The interception was the first operational air-launched precision-weapon intercept by a European warship.
Forbin's PAAMS system autonomously detected and neutralized the threat, showing capabilities against next-generation aerial threats.
The test strengthens France's air defense strategy and highlights Forbin and its sister ship Chevalier Paul's roles in maritime defense.