France to hand over new batch of Aster surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine

France to hand over new batch of Aster surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine

Kyiv  •  UNN

May 15 2024, 02:50 PM • 21832 views

France will supply Ukraine with a new batch of Aster anti-aircraft missile systems to ensure the continuous operation of the SAMP-T air defense system.

France will supply Ukraine with a new batch of Aster surface-to-air missiles to keep SAMP-T operational, said Armed Forces Minister Sebastian Lecorneuil at the National Assembly, UNN reports citing Le Monde.

I just signed off on a second batch of Aster missiles to keep the SAMP-T (Medium Range/Surface-to-Air System)... running

- the minister explained.

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