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Does VL MICA use Mark 41 or Sylver launchers?

A dedicated VL MICA launcher is tentatively identified, while integration with Mark 41 or Sylver remains unconfirmed.

Question

Is the French VL MICA missile system compatible with Mark 41 or Sylver launchers?

Short answer

A dedicated MICA launcher is tentatively identified. Present compatibility with Mark 41 or Sylver remains unconfirmed, although future adaptation is considered possible.

Notes

VL MICA appears to use a dedicated launcher in the installations being considered. The land system and naval installations on Sigma and Gowind designs provide points of comparison. Present compatibility with Mark 41 or Sylver remains unconfirmed. Future adaptation to Sylver is considered plausible because it is described as France's preferred VLS standard. These are provisional conclusions based partly on memory.