https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-picks-mbda-safran-combo-to-supply-multiple-rocket-launcherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-picks-mbda-safran-combo-to-supply-multiple-rocket-launcherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-picks-mbda-safran-combo-to-supply-multiple-rocket-launcher#u558Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:56:22 +0000France has finalized exclusive negotiations with MBDA and Safran for the Thundart rocket system to replace its current LRU launchers, prioritizing domestic production over foreign competitors. The program aligns with France’s goal of a sovereign 150 km deep-strike capability under the Long-Range Land Strike initiative. Demonstration firings remain planned for mid-2026. The move reinforces France’s push for strategic autonomy in long-range precision fires.What's confirmed:France has selected the Thundart rocket system—led by MBDA and Safran—to replace its current LRU launchers, rejecting foreig https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-picks-mbda-safran-combo-to-supply-multiple-rocket-launcherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-picks-mbda-safran-combo-to-supply-multiple-rocket-launcher#u335Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:21:46 +0000France has selected the domestically developed Thundart rocket system—led by MBDA and Safran—to replace its current LRU launchers, rejecting foreign competitors. Exclusive negotiations are underway for a sovereign 150 km deep-strike capability. Demonstration firings are planned for mid-2026 as part of the Long-Range Land Strike program. The move underscores France’s push for strategic autonomy in long-range precision fires.What's confirmed:France has chosen the MBDA-Safran Thundart rocket artillery system to replace its aging LRU launchers under the FLP-T (Frappe Longue Portée Terrestre) progr