Ukraine is reportedly in line to receive hundreds of AASM Hammer precision-guided munitions from France, Ukrainian military news outlet Defense Express reported on Jan. 17.

The AASM Hammer is essentially a conventional bomb equipped with special modifications that significantly enhances its range and accuracy.

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The AASM system includes a frontal guidance kit and a rear-mounted range extension modification that can be fitted to conventional bombs. It allows bombs to be guided by satellite, via thermal imaging, or with a semi-active laser guidance system. An airburst detonation capability is also available.

The AASM Hammer has a range of over 70 kilometers, providing a crucial advantage by allowing it to be dropped from a relatively safe distance from the target.

The AASM Hammer is currently used with French Rafale fighter jets, but it has also been deployed from F-16, Mirage 2000, and Mirage F1 jets, using the HASAS (Hammer Stand Alone System) system.

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced on Jan. 16 that Ukraine would receive a new batch of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles from France.

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