In January 2024, France unveiled its plan to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities by committing to supply several hundred AASM (In French Armement Air-Sol Modulaire – Air-Ground Modular Armament) HAMMER precision-guided munitions, with an ongoing delivery schedule of 50 units each month throughout the year. By March 12, 2024, the French Defense Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, further detailed that approximately 600 AASM bombs would be provided to Ukraine in 2024.
The first reported use of the AASM ((In French Armement Air-Sol Modulaire – Air-Ground Modular Armament) in Ukraine occurred on 5th March 2024, marking a significant milestone in the operational deployment of these advanced munitions in the ongoing conflict. This delivery and subsequent use of the AASM bombs are part of France’s broader support to Ukraine, aimed at enhancing its military capabilities against adversarial forces.