Ukraine’s Mirage had killed a cruise missile on its first combat sortie. France just sent more of the missiles that reach 80 km
France arms Ukraine's Mirages with MICA missiles and cannon ammo, tripling to quadrupling the jets' cruise missile engagement range.
France recently sent additional MICA air-to-air missiles and 30mm cannon ammunition to Ukraine, as reported by Militarnyi. This is part of a shift from individual hardware transfers to ongoing combat support as Russia continues its aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The MICA, developed by MBDA, is a radar-guided missile that can engage targets up to 80 km away, nearly five times the speed of sound.
In comparison, Ukraine's older Migs were equipped with Magic 2 missiles capable of targeting only around 20 km. The new deliveries ensure Ukraine's Mirage 2000 fighter jets have the necessary long-range interception capability to combat the incoming cruise missiles.
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