Rafale interceptions of Iranian drones drive rapid consumption of MICA missiles, report says

stlbeacon.org - 3/17/2026

France has reportedly grown concerned about the rapid consumption of air-to-air missiles by its fighter aircraft during operations against Iranian drones in the Middle East. According to the French newspaper La Tribune, the high tempo of interceptions has significantly reduced available stocks of MICA missiles used by Rafale fighters.

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