France, Italy, and UK order 218 Aster missiles to boost air defense

In the face of the deterioration of European security, France, the United Kingdom and Italy announced, on Friday 14 March, an order for 218 Aster anti-aircraft missiles, the delivery of which will be... Read more France, Italy and the United Kingdom place an urgent order for more than 200 Aster anti-aircraft missiles appeared first on Current Values.

France, Italy, and UK order 218 Aster missiles to boost air defense

The French Defense Ministry announced on Friday, that France, Italy, and the UK have signed a joint contract to acquire 218 additional Aster missiles, accelerating delivery timelines. The agreement, f...

"This new order will result in the earlier delivery of the 134 missiles previously ordered," judges French minister Sébastien Lecornu on X.

France, Italy, UK order more air defense missiles

The deal underscored 'the unwavering commitment of France, Italy and United Kingdom to bolster their air defense capabilities,' the countries said in a joint statement on Friday.

More missile for Europe: Italy, UK, and France place orders for new systems as Trump's shadow looms over Nato

The order is for an unspecified number of new Aster 30 B1 missiles, to enter into service next year. They are to be capable of reaching a target flying at an altitude of 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) within a range of 150 kilometres

France, Italy and UK order more air defence missiles

Paris, Rome and London said they had ordered new air defence missiles after a US policy shift in ties with Europe.