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Macron Accelerates Long-Range Weapons Development Amid Missile Threat

1/16/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to accelerate long-range weapons development after Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile struck a Ukrainian aviation plant.
The move centers on the European Long-Range Strike Approach (ELSA), an initiative to boost European military capabilities with Germany and Britain.
Macron warned France is within range of such missiles.
CCTV footage from Lviv showed multiple projectiles falling.
Ukraine has not confirmed the extent of the damage.

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to accelerate long-range weapons development after Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile struck a Ukrainian aviation plant.
The move centers on the European Long-Range Strike Approach (ELSA), an initiative to boost European military capabilities with Germany and Britain.
Macron warned France is within range of such missiles.
CCTV footage from Lviv showed multiple projectiles falling.
Ukraine has not confirmed the extent of the damage.