Eurosatory 2026: Thales launches next-generation 70mm laser-guided rocket dedicated for counter-drone operations

• Building on its established laser-guided rocket solutions for counter-drone operations, Thales launches the Laser Guided Rocket Proxy (LGR275 Proxy), a 70mm laser-guided rocket equipped with a proximity sensor, specifically designed to accurately and effectively neutralize drones.
• This innovation addresses the critical need to balance cost and performance in countering unmanned aerial systems, providing a sustainable, and economically viable solution against current threats.
• With production ramp-up planned by the end of 2026, Thales Belgium is reinforcing its industrial footprint and reaffirming its commitment to delivering reliable supply in response to growing international demand.
• The LGR275 Proxy rocket further strengthens the capabilities of SkyDefender, Thales multi-layer, multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defence dome.

Thales unveils the LGR275 Proxy, a 70mm laser-guided rocket specifically designed to effectively neutralize the threat posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), one of the most dynamic and fastest evolving challenges facing modern armed forces.

In active conflict zones, Class 1 and 2 drones have fundamentally changed the nature of warfare, exposing the limitations of traditional air defence systems. The LGR275 Proxy addresses the urgent need to restore cost-effectiveness in counter-drone operations.

Built on Thales already proven laser guided rocket to counter-drone, this new solution helps resolve the growing imbalance between interception costs and operational efficiency, a challenge that can rapidly deplete stockpiles, strain defence budgets, and undermine the sustainability of high-intensity drone warfare operations. The LGR275 Proxy is equipped with a proximity sensor and a military-grade warhead optimised for aerial targets.

Suitable for both air-to-air and surface-to-air applications, the laser-guided rocket, also demonstrates Thales Belgium’s innovative capabilities and industrial agility with a tripling of production planned between 2026 and 2028. In response to growing international demand, Thales Belgium is strengthening its industrial footprint and proximity to strategic customers, to ensure reliable, high-performance supply, in response to increasing international needs.

This new system further confirms Thales’ position as a trusted partner supporting customers in protecting their territories against evolving threats.

“Building on our already proven laser-guided rocket solutions, Thales provides a solution to strengthen nations’ defence readiness against drone threat, one of the key challenges of our times. Thales Belgium is the leader in NATO standard rockets and our solid production ramp-up allows us to meet the needs of the armed forces” Alain Quevrin, Country Director Thales Belgium and Luxembourg, Thales.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

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