VL MICA NG launcher/missile/spares order
French DGA order (part of a €600M multi-contractor package with Thales/KNDS) for 8 MBDA VL MICA NG air-defence launchers and missiles.
One of four related contracts announced together (with KNDS France for Serval-based air-defence/anti-drone vehicles, and MBDA France separately for SIMBAD RC naval self-defence systems), under France's 2024-2030 military programming law's ~€5B air-defence modernisation push. This contract covers eight VL MICA NG launchers plus missiles and spares for the French Air and Space Force, which plans nine VL MICA NG launchers by 2030 and twelve by 2035.
Award detail
- Agency
- French DGA
- Award ID
- Undisclosed
- Ceiling value
- Undisclosed (part of €600M multi-contractor package)
- Vehicle
- 8 VL MICA NG launchers + missiles + spares for French Air and Space Force
- Awarded
- 2024-12-01
- Period of performance ends
- Undisclosed
Programs0
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Frequently asked
- What is the VL MICA NG launcher/missile/spares order contract?
- One of four related contracts announced together (with KNDS France for Serval-based air-defence/anti-drone vehicles, and MBDA France separately for SIMBAD RC naval self-defence systems), under France's 2024-2030 military programming law's ~€5B air-defence modernisation push. This contract covers eight VL MICA NG launchers plus missiles and spares for the French Air and Space Force, which plans nine VL MICA NG launchers by 2030 and twelve by 2035.
- Which agency awarded the VL MICA NG launcher/missile/spares order contract?
- The VL MICA NG launcher/missile/spares order contract was awarded by French DGA under a 8 VL MICA NG launchers + missiles + spares for French Air and Space Force vehicle.
- How much is the VL MICA NG launcher/missile/spares order contract worth?
- The VL MICA NG launcher/missile/spares order contract has a value of Undisclosed (part of €600M multi-contractor package), awarded on 2024-12-01.
Sources & citations2
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French DGA awarded €600M in air-defence contracts to Thales, MBDA and KNDS France in December 2024, including 8 VL MICA NG launchers for MBDA
Defence Industry Europe: France awards EUR 600 million air defence contracts to Thales, MBDA, and KNDS FranceVerified2024-12-01 - 2
France plans nine VL MICA NG launchers by 2030, rising to twelve by 2035; the December 2024 contracts to Thales, MBDA and KNDS France total €600M within a broader €5bn air-defence modernisation push
Defence Industry Europe: France awards EUR 600 million air defence contracts to Thales, MBDA, and KNDS FranceVerified2024-12-01