France develops new mobile launcher using naval cruise missiles to expand long-range strike options

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA displayed the ongoing development of its Land Cruise Missile (LCM), a mobile, ground-launched cruise missile system derived from the Naval Cruise Missile (MdCN), which is currently in service on French FREMM-class frigates and Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. Read full defense news at this link...

The Land Cruise Missile (LCM) retains the main design architecture, including guidance and propulsion principles of the MdCN, a French naval cruise missile, but has been adapted for a transport-erector launcher. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

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