France plans to conduct its first test of a domestically developed long-range artillery system by mid-2026, aiming to offer an alternative to the U.S.-made HIMARS. The effort is part of a broader move to modernise the French Army's ageing rocket artillery and reduce reliance on foreign-made systems.

French defence industry targets 2026 debut for indigenous long-range strike system

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France plans to conduct its first test of a domestically developed long-range artillery system by mid-2026, aiming to offer an alternative to the U.S.-made HIMARS.