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European allies advance long-range strike capabilities through divergent rocket and missile programs

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France has ordered the MBDA-Safran Thundart guided rocket system, designed to replace the Army’s LRU and reach 150 km, while Sweden and Croatia pursue different rocket-artillery solutions. Australia has also declared initial operational capability for the AGM-158C LRASM and AGM-158B JASSM-ER.

Discovered 2026-09-10T14:34:55.261273-07:00 | 2026-09-10T14:34:55.261273-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • France’s Thundart order gives MBDA and Safran a defined 150-km land-strike requirement and replaces the French Army’s LRU system.
  • Sweden, Croatia and France are selecting different rocket-artillery paths as European armies prioritize reach, survivability and industrial resilience.
  • Australia’s LRASM and JASSM-ER initial operational capability expands the regional adoption of long-range precision strike weapons.

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Aviation Week Shephard Media defcrosnews.com AeroTime euro-sd.com
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2026-09-10T14:34:55.261273-07:00
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2026-09-11T07:22:10.846875-07:00
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