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French Defense Ministry Chooses Sovereign Solution For Army Rocket Artillery
The French Defense Ministry has announced the selection of the Safran-MBDA consortium for the Thundart rocket, which will provide the French Army with a deep-strike capability. The Thundart rocket, designed to reach 150 kilometers in its initial increment, will replace the existing Lance-Roquettes Unitaire (LRU) systems. The decision was made after a competition between the Safran-MBDA team and a rival bid from ArianeGroup and Thales. The selection was announced by French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin on the opening day of the Eurosatory defense exhibition, as reported by AeroTime.