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France enters European launcher competition with MBDA-Safran system

France has entered a European competition for rocket launchers with an MBDA-Safran system, while Spain is reportedly losing momentum. The development concerns European military-industrial capabilities.

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Expanded European rocket-launcher production could affect regional defense readiness and competition over future arms programs.

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  1. Francia entra con el Thundart de MBDA y Safran en la carrera europea por los lanzacohetes en la que España pierde velocidad ↗infodefensa.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

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