France transfers three LRU multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine - a modified version of the M270
The French government plans to transfer multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine.
Here's What We Know
This was told by military analysts @oryxspioenkop. We are talking about 3 LRU (Lance-roquettes unitaire) multiple rocket launchers. It is an upgraded version of the American M270. By the way, in France there are 12 such launchers in service and 40 LRM (unmodified versions) are in storage.
France has reportedly promised the delivery of 3 LRU MLRS (upgraded M270s) to Ukraine ????????????????.
- Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) October 12, 2022
France currently has 12 LRUs in active service and some 40 LRM MLRS (unmodified M270s) in storage.https://t.co/PxLRKlomLz pic.twitter.com/kluGroQ4c2
Flashback
The M270 is a U.S. tracked Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) based on the Bradley BMP. It is designed to perform combat missions of engaging and destroying from enclosed firing positions at a distance of 2 to 500 km (depending on the projectile). It can be used at any time of day and in any weather conditions. One such unit can carry up to 12 missiles. There are 9 such launchers in service of the AFU now.
Source: @oryxspioenkop
