The first qualification launching of the Aster 30 missile proceeded successfully on the test field of the Centre d’Essais de Lancement de Missiles (DGA/CELM) of Biscarrosse (France) on October 12, 2005. This shooting tests was carried out in the framework of PAAMS (principle anti-air missile system) program. Two previous shooting test performed by the manufacturer had taken place in November 2004 and June 2005.