France to Grant Ukraine Licenses to Produce ASTER Missiles for SAMP/T Air Defense Systems and SCALP Cruise Missiles.

This was announced following the Coalition of the Willing meeting held in Paris, which was attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to French President Emmanuel Macron, the coalition members agreed on further steps to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.

The partners reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their efforts, advancing toward a ceasefire and a lasting peace, and providing more robust long-term support for Ukraine.

In particular, France will grant Ukraine licenses to produce ASTER missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems, as well as SCALP cruise missiles.

The SCALP EG/Storm Shadow is a Franco-British air-launched cruise missile designed to destroy high-value stationary targets protected by advanced air defense systems. It can be employed day or night, in adverse weather conditions, and in environments where the enemy uses electronic warfare measures.

The Aster is a family of Franco-Italian all-weather, vertically launched surface-to-air missiles. Designed to counter the full spectrum of aerial threats, Aster missiles can intercept and destroy advanced combat aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, cruise missiles, anti-radiation missiles, and even supersonic anti-ship missiles.

During the meeting in Paris, particular attention was given to measures that can help protect lives immediately. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted France’s readiness to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems and missiles for them later this year.

President Emmanuel Macron also welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to grant Ukraine licenses to produce interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system.

As previously reported by ArmyInform, Ukraine is completing the development of its own anti-ballistic missile, which is expected to become the country’s contribution to the future European FREYJA missile defense system.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Europe needs a modern, reliable, and more affordable defense against ballistic missiles—one that partner nations are capable of developing together.