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French struck ISIL targets using SCALP EG cruise missile for first time

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French Rafales carried out an air raid against ISIL targets in Al Qaim, Iraq on Dec. 15 and for the first time, the SCALP EG cruise missile was employed. Video after the jump.

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Photo: French Ministry of Defense

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