From April 22 to April 29, 2025, the French Air and Space Force is conducting ASTER25, a major air defense training exercise hosted by Air Base 702 Avord, with the VL MICA air defense missile system playing a central role in strengthening airspace protection capabilities. Located in the communes of Farges-en-Septaine and Avord, near Bourges and Baugy in the Cher department, Air Base 702 Avord — officially known as "Capitaine Georges Madon" Air Base — is the second-largest airbase in France after Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tubé. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
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French Air and Space Force soldiers deploy the VL MICA air defense missile system during the ASTER25 exercise at Air Base 702 Avord. (Picture source: French Air Force)
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French Air and Space Force soldiers deploy the VL MICA air defense missile system during the ASTER25 exercise at Air Base 702 Avord. (Picture source: French Air Force)
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