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…
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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…
French Navy frigate intercepts supersonic threat with MBDA’s Aster 30 missile
The French Navy has announced that its air defense frigate Alsace has successfully intercepted a supersonic target launched…
MBDA unveils STRATUS as Europe’s next cruise and anti-ship missile family
MBDA has unveiled STRATUS as the new name for the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) program, marking a significant…
France confirms long-range strike capability of SAMP/T NG interceptor
France’s defense procurement agency has successfully completed a second development test of the ASTER 30 Block 1NT missile,…
Denmark to restore ground-based air defense with MBDA VL MICA systems
Denmark has signed a contract with MBDA France to procure two VL MICA air defense systems, as part…
France and UK to restart Storm Shadow production, advance successor missile
France and the United Kingdom have announced a major reinforcement of their long-standing defense partnership, including the restart…
Germany’s Taurus missiles: What could they add to Ukraine’s arsenal?
Germany’s Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles could enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike high-value targets deep behind Russian lines…
UK delivers more Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine amid policy shift
The United Kingdom has covertly delivered a new batch of long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. According…
Belgium reportedly set to acquire Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system
Belgium appears set to adopt the SAMP/T NG missile defense system developed by European defense giant MBDA, according…
MBDA unveils new MANPADS VSHORAD solution at Farnborough Airshow 2024
European missile manufacturer MBDA unveiled its new MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defence System) VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air…
MBDA secures German order for Brimstone 3 precision strike missiles
Germany has awarded the European missile maker MBDA a contract to manufacture and supply Brimstone 3 precision strike…
European countries to jointly acquire over 1,500 Mistral air defense missiles
France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed an agreement with MBDA to jointly acquire at least 1,500…
Macron open to Ukraine using French missiles to strike Russian military targets
French President Emmanuel Macron announced he was ready to authorize Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian territory…
French Strategic Air Forces launch first upgraded nuclear cruise missile
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) conducted a successful test firing of the enhanced medium-range air-to-surface strategic…
MBDA receives contracts to begin HYDIS2 hypersonic interceptor concept phase
MBDA has recently signed two major contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), marking the launch…
DragonFire laser defense system performs UK’s first aerial target firing
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system, developed by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in collaboration…