
French Rafale Jets Integrate 68mm Laser-Guided Rockets to Boost Anti-Shahed Drone Capability
France's defence procurement agency DGA has announced the successful completion of testing for the LADAC (Laser Anti-Drone Air Combat) system on the Rafale fighter jet, integrating 68mm laser-guided rockets as a low-cost option to intercept drones such as the Shahed. The programme reached initial operational capability in under eight months from contract signature, with first deliveries to the French Air and Space Force expected by end of July 2026.
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