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France developed a new missile "air-air"

French Defense Ministry officially authorized the development of a new "air-to-air» MICA NG guided missile, According to General Armament (DGA) French military establishment.

Во Франции разрабатывается новая ракета класса «воздух-воздух»

The new missile is intended for placement on the Mirage aircraft 2000 and Rafale and is designed to improve interception capabilities at medium and short distances.

planned, that MICA NG will replace the obsolete MICA medium-range missiles in service. Part of the ammunition will be decommissioned this year due to the expiration of the resource. The entire arsenal of these missiles will be removed from service by 2030 year.

Development entrusted to Safran and Thales, who will conduct part of the R&D at their own expense.

Like the previous MICA NG rocket, it will be made in two versions - with infrared, and with an active radar homing system. At the same time, developers will take into account the changing nature of air threats., as well as the achievements of technically developed countries in the field of combat aviation protection.

The Main Directorate of Armaments is sure, that new missiles will have significant export potential.

Also, MICA NG will be able to be used as an anti-aircraft missile as part of ground and ship systems..

The arrival of the first missiles to the troops is scheduled for 2026 year.

                          
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