https://youtu.be/S_hLMtC3Y2g
Naval Group's MPLS shoots Thales 68mm guided rocket
During World Defense Show 2026, Thales and Naval Group announced the first qualification firing of the "Multi-purpose and Modular Launching System" (MPLS) using a 68mm guided rocket. The MPLS is a multi-ammunition and flexible RAM-like close-in weapon system (CIWS) currently under development by Naval Group for both the French Navy (Marine Nationale) and the export market.

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The MPLS is being developed by Naval Group in order to meet the new operational challenges of navies and their budgetary constraints. It involves several ammunition partners (such as KNDS and Thales) and suggests other future collaborations for next generation ammunition.