European defence industry to boost production of Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles
OCCAR has signed Amendment 15 to the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract, increasing and accelerating the production of Aster missiles.
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French Navy conducts test firings with Aster 15, Aster 30 air defence missiles
The French Navy has successfully launched air defence missiles from two of its warships, the air defence frigate Chevalier Paul and the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
France to provide Ukraine with more Aster 30 air defence missiles
The French Minister of Defence, Sébastien Lecornu, told “La Tribune” newspaper that France will supply Ukraine with an additional batch of Aster 30 air defence missiles.
French frigate intercepts three ballistic missiles with Aster 30 system
On March 21, the French Navy’s FREMM-class frigate Alsace, operating in the Red Sea, successfully destroyed three ballistic missiles using the Aster 30 interceptors.
Eurosam to produce more Aster 30 air defence missiles for Italy
Eurosam, a joint venture of MBDA and Thales, will produce a new batch of Aster 30 air defence missiles for Italy.
Italian and French navies receive upgraded Aster 30 air defence missiles
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced the delivery of the first upgraded Aster 30 PAAMS Mid-Life Updated missiles to both France and Italy.
Singapore: SAMP/T air defence system achieves full operational capability
The Ministry of Defence of Singapore announced that its medium-range air defence system, SAMP/T with Aster 30 missiles, has achieved full operational capability.
Aster 30 air defence missile successfully fired from FREMM DA frigate
On Wednesday 22 March 2023, the French Navy’s Lorraine multi-mission frigate enhanced with air defence capabilities (FREMM DA) successfully fired the Aster 30 air defence missile.