mbda News

Korea to use MBDA’s Mistral ATAM Missiles at KMAH
Weapon / Missile

Korea to use MBDA’s Mistral ATAM Missiles at KMAH

KAI awarded MBDA a contract to integrate the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system on the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH).

MBDA Unveils Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Hydis²
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

MBDA Unveils Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Hydis²

MBDA has unveiled Hypersonic Defence Interceptor Study (Hydis²) at Paris Air Show to respond to Chinese and Russian hypersonic missiles.

Greece’s Storm Shadow / SCALP to Rely on MBDA
Weapon / Missile Investment

Greece’s Storm Shadow / SCALP to Rely on MBDA

MBDA announced that it would perform the mid-life refurbishment of Greece’s Storm Shadow / SCALP missiles.

Spain Buys Mistral-3 Portable Anti-Aircraft Systems
Weapon / Missile

Spain Buys Mistral-3 Portable Anti-Aircraft Systems

Spanish Defence Ministry approved a fund of € 330 million to acquire a short-range anti-aircraft Mistral-3 missile system.

Akeron Fist for CV90
Weapon / Missile

Akeron Fist for CV90

The BAE Systems successfully integrated Akeron tactical combat missiles into the CV90 fighting vehicle. Studies are completed in cooperation with MBDA.

Italy to Deliver SAMP/Ts to Ukraine
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Sensors

Italy to Deliver SAMP/Ts to Ukraine

Corriere Della Sera reported that the SAMP/T, under Eurosam, delivery preparations were underway.

France and Italy to Provide SAMP/T Air Defence System to Ukraine
Weapon / Missile

France and Italy to Provide SAMP/T Air Defence System to Ukraine

According to the French Ambassador to Ukraine, France and Italy will provide Ukraine with a modern SAMP/T mobile anti-aircraft defence weapon.

UK Amends the Contract for the Aster 30 B1 Naval Standard
Weapon / Missile

UK Amends the Contract for the Aster 30 B1 Naval Standard

The OCCAR-EA Director signed Amendment 10 of the S&E contract with Eurosam's consortium, on behalf of the British Defence Ministry.

Second Tests of Dragonfire LDEW
Weapon / Missile

Second Tests of Dragonfire LDEW

UK works with MBDA, Leonardo, QinetiQ and Dstl on sovereign laser-directed energy weapon (LDEW) capability. The Kingdom tested LDEW for the second time.

German Navy Tested Anti-Drone Weapon
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

German Navy Tested Anti-Drone Weapon

Drone threat is also increasing against naval vessels. Countries are in search of proper weapons as an unmanned aerial system countermeasure.

Nexter Showcases its Solutions at Euronaval
Navy / Maritime Ammunition Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Nexter Showcases its Solutions at Euronaval

Nexter presents its solutions in the Euronaval exhibition. The final design version of the RAPIDFire turret is exhibited at the company booth.

Saab Completes Test Fire of The Gripen E Meteor Missile as Part of Air-to-Air Trials
Weapon / Missile

Saab Completes Test Fire of The Gripen E Meteor Missile as Part of Air-to-Air Trials

Saab, announced the completion of the first test firing of the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) on Gripen E.

France Announced the Test of a Nuclear-Capable ASMPA Missile
Weapon / Missile

France Announced the Test of a Nuclear-Capable ASMPA Missile

The French Defence Ministry announced the testing of nuclear-capable ASMPA missile before the serial production.

Type 26 Frigate to be armed with cruise/anti-ship missiles despite AUKUS
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Type 26 Frigate to be armed with cruise/anti-ship missiles despite AUKUS

Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates will be equipped with ‘Future Cruise/Anti–Ship Weapon’ (FC/ASW )despite the AUKUS deal that the UK signed with Australia.