France to Procure Additional MM-40 Block 3C Exocet Anti-Ship Missiles for Its Navy…
Deliveries of the MM-40 Block 3C Exocet anti-ship missiles are scheduled to begin in 2029.
While continuing to receive MM-40 Block 3C Exocet missiles under previous orders, France is also upgrading older missiles in its inventory to the Block 3C standard.
With a range of more than 200 kilometres, the MM-40 Block 3C Exocet offers improved accuracy and enhanced resistance to electronic jamming.
The new missiles are intended to strengthen the armament of FREMM-class frigates currently in service and equip the new-generation FDI-class frigates currently under construction.
Equipped with a new digital RF seeker, the MM-40 Block 3C Exocet offers enhanced resistance to electronic jamming and improved target discrimination, enabling it to engage specific targets within a group of vessels with high accuracy…