France orders development of ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile from MBDA
France has formally launched the development of the ASN4G, the hypersonic missile that will arm the airborne component…
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France fires MICA NG missile from Rafale at supersonic speed
In a step towards qualifying the MICA NG air-to-air missile, France has carried out the first firing of the next-generation weapon from a Dassault…
MBDA to help India set up local MICA missile MRO facility
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop a local Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life…
MBDA, Safran complete first firing of Thundart deep-strike rocket
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense completed the first demonstration firing of the Thundart ground-to-ground rocket system on…
Denmark signs first SAMP/T NG export contract, becomes third operator
Denmark has signed the first export contract for the SAMP/T NG long-range air and missile defense system, Thales…
France plans to boost drone production by 400%: reports
France plans to significantly expand its stockpiles of bombs, missiles and drones, according to digital news outlet POLITICO,…
UK and France launch study for Meteor air-to-air missile successor
The United Kingdom and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct a joint study into a…
Airbus pitches dual rotorcraft concepts for NATO’s future medium-lift helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its proposed rotorcraft designs for a new class of military helicopters slated for operational…
Did France oppose an EU plan to buy British Storm Shadow missiles for Ukraine?
A report by The Telegraph claims that France has opposed an EU plan that would allow Ukraine to…
Italian Army receives first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems
Italy’s Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems. The…
Germany orders more Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles
MBDA has received a new contract to supply additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces, the company announced on January…
MBDA signs first French contract for One Way Effector long-range strike drone
France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has signed its first contract with MBDA for the development and production of…
Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish German laser weapons joint venture
German defense contractors Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland plan to establish a joint venture focused on high-energy laser weapons, formalizing a…
Germany launches Taurus Neo cruise missile production with MBDA
MBDA, a European missile manufacturer specializing in air-to-air, air-to-surface, and air defense systems, has secured a new contract…
Luxembourg looks to EU SAFE to fund SAMP/T NG air defense system
Luxembourg is weighing its options for long-range air and missile defense as European manufacturers MBDA and Thales intensify…
MBDA’s DragonFire laser set for Royal Navy service after high-speed drone kills
The United Kingdom has awarded a £316 million ($413 million) contract to MBDA UK to deliver DragonFire laser…
MBDA, Tawazun and FLY-R launch defense localization projects in UAE
European missile manufacturer MBDA and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement have launched a set of industrial projects…
MBDA and Safran present Thundart guided rocket system to replace France’s LRU
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have unveiled Thundart, a French-developed guided rocket system designed to succeed the…