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Thales Unveils 150km Rocket Launcher, Fleet to DoubleThales Unveils 150km Rocket Launcher, Fleet to Double

5/26/2026

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Thales fired launcher on May 20 2026, using X-Fum 68 mm induction rocket.
TopStar GNSS and TopAxyz inertial units equip 8×8-truck launcher, which strikes beyond 150 km, replaces nine launchers of 1st Artillery Regiment retiring 2027, and faces competition Thundart rocket fired April 14 2026.
Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said Programming Law will double FLP-T fleet to 26 with deliveries from late 2027, while Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS offer draws Senate concern.

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Thales fired launcher on May 20 2026, using X-Fum 68 mm induction rocket.
TopStar GNSS and TopAxyz inertial units equip 8×8-truck launcher, which strikes beyond 150 km, replaces nine launchers of 1st Artillery Regiment retiring 2027, and faces competition Thundart rocket fired April 14 2026.
Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said Programming Law will double FLP-T fleet to 26 with deliveries from late 2027, while Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS offer draws Senate concern.