Mistral missile

Mistral Missile: France’s Short-Range Air Defense System Explained

This guide unpacks the Mistral missile and how it delivers fast, mobile air defense against low-flying threats in modern combat environments.

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Belgium Signs $263M Deal for Mistral Air Defense Missiles

Belgium has awarded a $263-million contract for the procurement of Mistral very-short-range air defense missile systems.

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Romania Buys French Mistral Air Defense Systems in Over $700M Deal

Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has finalized a 625-million-euro ($724-million) deal to acquire Mistral short-range air defense systems from France.

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MBDA Eyes Australian Production of Mistral Air Defense Missile

Australian munitions manufacturer NIOA has signed a memorandum with MBDA to produce Mistral very short-range air defense missile systems in Australia.

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Philippine Navy Fires Mistral 3 Missiles for First Time

In a first, a Philippine Navy (PN) guided missile frigate has successfully test-fired two Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles, hitting two drone targets. 

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France Orders Over $600 Million in Air Defense, Counter-Drone Systems

The French defense procurement agency has ordered new air defense and counter-drone systems for $624 million.

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EU Funds First-Ever Joint Procurement of Weapons, Ammo

The EU has approved 300 million euros ($316 million) for the joint procurement of five defense projects by member states.

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France to Send Additional SCALP, Mistral Missiles to Ukraine

French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that Paris will send additional SCALP missiles and the Mistral short-range air defense missile system to Ukraine.

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European Countries Sign Joint Mistral Missile Acquisition Agreement

A group of five European countries have signed a framework agreement to jointly acquire the Mistral 3 air defense missile.

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France Buys 1,300 Akeron, 329 Mistral Missiles

MBDA has received a contract to deliver 1,300 Akeron missiles and 329 Mistral 3 short-range air defense systems to France.

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