On June 19, 2024, during a discussion at Eurosatory 2024, a representative from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces informed the Army Recognition editorial team about the delivery of two Mica VL air defense systems to the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace). This development follows the January 2024 announcement that the Crotale NG systems currently in service would be replaced by 12 VL-MICA systems by 2035. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Introduced in 2010, the VL MICA (Vertical Launch MICA) is a ground and naval-based variant of the French MICA missile, providing short-range air defense. (Picture source: Army Recognition) |