Airbus Helicopters announced the successful launch of a 70 millimeter laser-guided rocket from the H145M helicopter. Integration was based on possible needs of the military services that are considering arming the rotary wing aircraft.

The equipment, called the HForce Gun Package, was tested in Alvaden Test Area located in Sweden. Thales FZ275 LGR laser-guided rocket and L3 Wescam  MX-15D electro-optic were preferred as hardware. Rockets offer a high-precision solution to minimize possible civilian casualties in the urban areas.

Qualification process planned to be complete at the end of this year and certification process will completed in 2019. Gun package allowing the use of a 12.7 millimeter machine gun or 20 millimeter gun.