WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) — Forges de Zeebrugge, a subsidiary of Thales Group, reported a successful test-firing campaign for its new FZ275LGR Semi-Active Laser-Guided Rocket.
Forges de Zeebrugge, also known as FZ, tested the rocket in South Africa from a Roovalk helicopter in service with the South African Air Force. The end of the testing campaign marked a milestone for the program developing the 70mm laser-guided weapon.
During the test-fire campaign, the rocket hit its targets with precision within 1 meter.
The rocket is designed to close the cap between long-range missiles and shorter-range guns and unguided rockets, leading to a much cheaper alternative to a conventional missile. FZ officials say the rocket meets military requirements for being accurate while also avoiding collateral damage.
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