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Switchblade Loitering Munitions Sought

June 23 2022

France

The French Armed Forces Ministry wants to buy loitering munitions from the U.S., reports Defense News.

The army has begun a rapid acquisition process with the goal of obtaining Switchblade munitions through the Foreign Military Sales process within six months, the ministry said.

The move is part of a long-term effort to field remotely operated weapon systems.

The ministry has not indicated how many systems it plans to procure, although it has previously been reported that 82...

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