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ArianeGroup, Thales Test FLP-t 150 Ballistic Munition

May 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

ArianeGroup and Thales conducted first flight test of FLP-t 150.
Test validated architecture, propulsion, and guidance choices.
FLP-t 150 has operational range exceeding 150 kilometers.
Down-select expected later in 2026.

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Strategic Implications

This test may signal ArianeGroup and Thales' strong position in the FLP-T program, which could enhance their competitive standing in the European defense market. The emphasis on 100% French design and ITAR-free status suggests a focus on exportability, which may benefit French defense exports.

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What Happened

French Defense Contractors Advance In LRU Replacement Program

ArianeGroup and Thales have successfully carried out the first flight test of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, validating its architecture, propulsion, and guidance choices. The test was conducted at the DGA Essais de Missiles range in France, with the system demonstrating an operational range exceeding 150 kilometers. The FLP-t 150 is competing against the MBDA-Safran consortium’s Thundart rocket in the French Ministry of the Armed Forces’ FLP-T program, aimed at replacing the current LRU systems. A down-select is expected later in 2026, with the winning system set to enter service by 2030. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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