MBDA launches VL MICA NG

MBDA has announced the commercial launch of its new VL MICA NG air defence system, based on integration into the existing VL MICA system of the MICA NG (New Generation) anti-air missile, which began development in 2018 essentially to equip the Dassault Rafale. The VL MICA system family has now been adopted, in its naval or land-based versions, by 15 armed forces around the world, and will consequently benefit from enhanced potential to counter future threats.