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This Is the Bomb Shaping Ukraine’s Modern Air War—France Just Boosted Output 30%
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Production of France’s AASM Hammer precision-guided air-to-ground bombs increased by roughly 30 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to Safran’s annual report released February 13.
Available data indicate that about 830 units were produced in 2024. According to Ukrainian defense media outlet Militarnyi, with the confirmed year-over-year increase, total output for 2025 is estimated at around 1,080 bombs, reflecting a significant acceleration in manufacturing.
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The AASM Hammer (Armement Air-Sol Modulaire) is a modular French precision weapon consisting of a guidance kit paired with a rocket booster, allowing it to be fitted to standard 250-, 500-, and 1,000-kilogram bombs.
Its solid-fuel propulsion system enables engagement ranges of up to roughly 70 kilometers when released from high altitude, allowing aircraft to strike targets while remaining outside the reach of many air-defense systems.
France and Norway have signed a major, half billion euro deal to finance, produce, and supply Ukraine with AASM Hammer guided bombs.
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 13, 2026
France aims to send over 1000 of the bombs to Ukraine this year. pic.twitter.com/uSyEFvSwNc
The weapon can be equipped with multiple guidance options, including satellite, infrared, and laser seekers, providing flexibility against different target types and battlefield conditions.
Safran attributes the surge in production to a shift toward expanded manufacturing operations in response to growing demand.
Revenue within the company’s Equipment & Defense division rose 11.4 percent, driven largely by orders for Hammer munitions and new Rafale fighter aircraft contracts.
France has formally committed to supplying 50 Hammer bombs per month to Ukraine.
Annual production approaching 1,100 units allows Paris to meet those deliveries while also replenishing its own stockpiles.
French and Ukrainian engineers have additionally adapted the weapon for use on Soviet-designed aircraft, including the Su-25 and MiG-29, expanding Ukraine’s ability to conduct long-range precision strikes.
Earlier, Ukrainian engineers developed a domestically produced glide bomb system that converts standard aerial bombs into long-range guided munitions, similar to Russia’s universal planning and correction module kit (UMPK).
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