Next-gen powerful missile for interception, combat, self-defense fired from French fighter jet

BLUF

France has successfully conducted a supersonic test of the air-to-air missile, validating its advanced infrared seeker and progressing qualification of a weapon designed to counter future high-performance and stealth threats.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the purpose and capabilities of air-to-air missiles.
• Explain the role of infrared seekers in modern missile guidance systems.
• Recognise the challenges of missile target acquisition during supersonic flight conditions.