France will send Ukraine Mica missiles for Mirage and armored vehicles - Macron

"These are also ammunition, including remotely managed ammunition. And it is also the production of equipment in Ukraine through partnerships with our defense enterprises," said Emmanuel Macron. As part of the new package, Ukraine will receive Milan anti -tank missiles, Mica aviation missiles, and Mistral air defense missiles. In addition, France will supply VAB and AMX-10RC armored vehicles to Ukraine, which have already proven efficiency in the battlefield.

Milan or Missile D'Infanterie Léger Antichar is a French-German portable second-generation anti-tank missile complex. The basic principle of operation of the complex is based on a semi -automatic system of guidance on wires (SACLOS), which allows the operator to accompany the target until the moment of damage. The rocket launches from a portable starting installation and is controlled by a thin wire cable, which makes the system resistant to radio interruption and difficult weather conditions.

Depending on the modification, Milan missiles are capable of hitting targets up to 2000 meters. Modern versions, such as Milan 3, are equipped with an advanced cumulative combat unit that can punch up to 1000 mm of homogeneous armor, even with dynamic protection. These missiles are designed to destroy not only tanks and other armored vehicles, but also fortified enemy positions.

Mica (Missile d'Interception, de combat et d'Autodéfense) is an air-air-air-aircraft missile designed for interception and destruction of air goals. Weapons have versatility thanks to two guidance systems. The Mica-IR variant is equipped with an infrared heading head, which allows you to effectively hit the goals using thermal radiation. The Mica-EM version uses an active radar system that provides goals outside the area of ​​visibility and high accuracy when operating in radio interruption.

The rocket's gap reaches 80 km, which allows to attack both planes and drones and winged rockets. Due to the high maneuverability and the guidance system, Mica is able to intercept even supersonic and high -domesticated goals. VAB (Véhicule de l'ovant blindé) is a French wheel armored personnel carrier. The technique has a modular design that allows it to adapt to various tasks - from the transportation of infantry to medical evacuation and fire support.