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French Navy and Naval Group test Rampart CIWS at sea during WILDFIRE Exercise

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The French Navy evaluated Naval Group's modular Rampart multi-purpose launching system at sea aboard an LHD during the WILDFIRE 26.2 counter-drone exercise.

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France has tested its new rocket launcher Rampart at sea for the first time. The system is designed to protect warships against drones.

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The French Navy tested the Rampart for the first time at sea, with 68 mm rockets against UAVs and surface targets. The article France – First sea test of the Rampart launcher against UAVs and surface targets appeared first on FLIGHT.

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Pictures of bombardments and drone attacks haunt images of current events from Kiev to Ormuz. From 28 September to 2 October 2026, off Toulon, the training division of the French Naval Action Force (FAN) organized the sixth edition of Exercise Wildfire. This advanced exercise, is precisely dedicated to the fight against drones [...]

The Rampart, the new Naval Group anti-drones launcher, made its first shots at sea during Exercise Wildfire of the National Navy off Toulon from 28 September to 2 October.

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Naval News broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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