Thales UK Fires Lightweight Multirole Missile From New Uncrewed Remote Launcher in First Live Test

Thales UK conducted the first live firing of a Lightweight Multirole Missile from a new remote launcher developed for its ForceShield UK air-defence architecture. The demonstration integrated Agile C4I @ Edge engagement control with the company’s multi-mission fire-control system and was disclosed on October 29. The relocatable launcher is intended for static or vehicle-mounted configurations on land and at sea, supporting short-range air defence and surface attack while separating operators from the firing position. Development remains funded by Thales, with no procurement contract announced for the launcher and its magazine capacity and sensor configuration undisclosed.