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Arnold Defense Receives First Order For New Land-Based Laser Guided Rocket Launcher

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, April 8th, 2019

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Arnold Defense Receives First Order For New Land-Based Laser Guided Rocket Launcher

Arnold Defense's FLETCHER laser guided rocket launcher on a Polaris MRZR X. Photo: Arnold Defense.

Arnold Defense said Monday the company has received its first order for the FLETCHER land-based version of its laser-guided rocket launcher. The new capability allows 2.75-inch precision laser-guided rockets, built by BAE Systems, to be launched from ground-based stations or vehicles on a launcher that was previously designed for use on fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Officials did not disclose the name of the first customer to purchase the land-based FLETCHER launcher. “Given that the FLETCHER concept was unveiled to the…

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