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MBDA’s Stratus RS strike missile is planned to outrange Exocet

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MBDA is developing Stratus RS, a high-speed missile for rapid strike, for France and the United Kingdom. The weapon’s range is expected to be “far” greater than Exocet’s, and MBDA is awaiting a development contract from France’s Directorate General for Armament.

Discovered 2026-11-03T22:50:39.409047-08:00 | 2026-11-03T22:50:39.409047-08:00

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  • A substantially longer-range missile would expand the reach of the French and UK rapid-strike capability, though no specific range or schedule is provided.
  • MBDA is awaiting a French development contract, making the program’s next step dependent on a government procurement decision.

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