France will continue to supply long-range SCALP missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces despite limited stocks. This was stated by the French Ambassador to Ukraine Gael Veyssières in an interview with Ukrainian media. He stressed that Paris is aware of the importance of such supplies, but faces the need to take into account the needs of its own defense.

"Yes, we continue to provide SCALP missiles. We do not have many of them and we must buy more. This will take time. We are also obliged to provide protection to France, but we are doing everything possible to support Ukraine," — said Veissier.

According to him, France is actively cooperating with other allied countries. The UK is supplying Storm Shadow missiles, and the US is providing ATACMS, which together enhances Ukraine's firepower. However, the volume of available weapons remains a problem for all countries providing military assistance to Kyiv.

SCALP missiles, similar to the British Storm Shadow, have a range of up to 560 km and are capable of delivering high-precision strikes against strategic targets. These weapons have already proven themselves in combat conditions, causing serious damage to positions and military infrastructure. However, their limited numbers and high production costs make it difficult to increase supply volumes.

The French leadership is under pressure from both its allies and from within the country. The protracted conflict in Ukraine is increasing demands for military assistance, but at the same time there is a growing need to strengthen its own defense capabilities.

SCALP (Système de Croisière Autonome à Longue Portée) is a French long-range precision cruise missile developed by MBDA. It is designed to hit strategic targets at a distance of up to 560 kilometers. The missile is equipped with a combined guidance system, including GPS, inertial navigation and infrared target search, which ensures high accuracy. SCALP is used to destroy fortifications, infrastructure and other key objects. It has been actively used in military operations in Libya, Syria and Mali, proving its effectiveness in combat conditions.