The VL MICA naval air defence system provides an unmatched self and

local area defence capability. It is currently deployed by navies around the

The missile is stored and vertically launched from its individual storage
container (no need for a VLS) providing 360° engagement coverage.
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world as the sole or main air defence system on board a wide range of Several ship programmes have been carried out that have demonstrated vertically launched point
surface vessels. how the modularity and compact nature of VL MICA facilitate the
system’s installation on a wide range of warships, both new build or
and close area air defence
The VL MICA system deploys the unique MICA missile which is the only retrofit. system
missile in the world equipped with two, interoperable, state-of-the-art
seekers (Imaging IR or active RF), providing superior features to counter In addition to VL MICA’s many operational advantages, low maintenance,
all types of threat (anti-ship missiles, aircraft, helicopter, PGMs, smart reduced manpower requirements and very long service life are key
bombs…). features.

VL MICA offers a very high single shot kill probability and simultaneous
multiple shot capability (autonomous guidance, extremely high firing
rate).

Operated from the ship combat system using existing air

defence sensors, VL MICA has no need for a dedicated fire control
system. • All weather
• Vertical launch (360° coverage)
• Simultaneous multi-target, high rate of fire
• Active RF and Imagery IR seekers
• Outstanding defence capability against saturating
anti-ship attacks
• Light, modular and compact
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Missile Guidance Name

• Mid-course inertial guidance with in-flight target data update (Up-link) • VL MICA
• In-flight seeker lock-on followed by homing guidance
• Active RF monopulse Doppler seeker or passive imaging IR seeker Missile characteristics
• Weight: 112 kg
Lethal chain • Length: 3.1 m
• RF proximity fuze • Diameter: 160 mm
• Impact fuze
• High explosive focused fragmentation warhead Ammunition characteristics
(container with missile)
Aerodynamics • Weight: 480 kg
• Long chord wings for high manoeuvrability • Length: < 4 m
• Tail control surfaces
• Thrust Vector Control (TVC) for initial control and very short interception

VL MICA ammunition
• The missile is stored and vertically launched from its sealed container
(with integrated efflux duct)
• Modular installation of up to 16 VL MICA missiles on board

Shipset
• Easy installation with one electronic cabinet
• Use of onboard air surveillance and tracking sensors
• Operated from the ship’s CMS
• Simple and flexible ammunition installation
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