Paris [France]: France on Friday (local time) successfully conducted the second development firing of the MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale fighter jet, with the next-generation weapon, designed to counter stealth aircraft, drones and cruise missiles, being tested for the first time in a supersonic flight configuration.
In a statement following the test, missile manufacturer MBDA highlighted the missile's role in future air combat, saying, "The MICA NG is equipped with advanced technologies that enable it to address high-performance future threats that will be faster and more stealthy."
