MBDA Demonstrates VL MICA Proficiency Against Stand-off Weapons

In a scenario representing the protection of a sensitive zone against weapons launched from a secure distance, VL MICA has once again demonstrated the high level of its operational capabilities.

On the 13th April 2011, at the French DGA-Essais Missiles test centre in Biscarosse, South West France, a VL MICA missile launched from a ground based vertical launcher and controlled by a Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) developed by MBDA, intercepted a manoeuvring target flying at medium altitude and at a range greater than 15 km.

The objective of the test firing was to demonstrate the capabilities of the VL MICA system against precision weapons launched from a stand-off range. Organised by MBDA with the support of various DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) teams, the test was a natural follow on from the evaluations which have just been concluded by the French Air Force as part of their SALVE (Sol-Air à Lancement VErtical) technical demonstration programme.

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