The Missile Transportable Anti-aérien Léger (English: Transportable lightweight anti-air missile), commonly called Mistral, is a French infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by MBDA France (formerly by Matra Défense and then Matra BAe Dynamics).

Jul 28, 2023 · Mistral is a very short-range air defence (SHORAD) missile system that can be used from vehicles, surface ships and helicopters, as well as in a portable configuration. Development of the French portable missile SATCP (sol-air à très courte portée), which later became Mistral, began in 1974.

Feb 7, 2024 · European weapons developer MBDA has received a contract to deliver 1,300 Akeron medium-range anti-tank missiles and 329 Mistral 3 short-range air defense systems to France. The order, valued at approximately 300 million euros ($322.8 million), will see the first 200 Akerons shipped by the end of 2025.

“The Mistral is a modern surface-to-air missile system developed for the French Army in the 1980s. Its key feature, the ‘fire and forget’ principle, allows the operator not to control the missile after launch, increasing its safety and effectiveness in combat.

Dec 5, 2024 · The Scania Vampire significantly enhances the French Army's air defense and mobility capabilities. Designed to integrate the PAMELA platform for MISTRAL 3 missile deployment, this system provides effective defense against modern aerial threats, including drones, helicopters, and low-altitude aircraft.

Jun 24, 2024 · A group of five European countries have signed a framework agreement to jointly acquire the Mistral 3 air defense missile. The French defense procurement agency will carry out the acquisition on behalf of Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, and France from MBDA.

Oct 4, 2020 · According to pictures released on Twitter, the French army fired the first Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles during live firing exercise from the Île du Levant, a French island in the Mediterranean off the coast of the Riviera, near Toulon, France.

The anti-aircraft missile system "Mistral" ("Mistral") is designed to provide direct cover for units of ground forces from aircraft and attack helicopters flying at low and extremely low altitudes.

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The Mistral is a late Cold War era man portable SAM system of French origin. The name "Mistral" refers to a well known flow of wind in France and doubles as an abbreviation for "portable anti-aircraft missile".