MBDA

Dec- 2024 -

23 December

Germany Orders MBDA Taurus Missile Upgrade

The German military and MBDA have signed a contract for the maintenance and modernization of the Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile.

9 December

Air

The Meteor air-to-air missile tested from a German Eurofighter.

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany Tests Meteor Missile From Eurofighter for First Time

Germany has test-fired an MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile from one of its Eurofighter Typhoons for the first time.

Nov- 2024 -

20 November

Europe

Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS)

Giulia Bernacchi

MBDA to Expand in Germany With New ‘Missile Hubs’

MBDA is building "missile hubs" in Germany, to boost the production of its guided missiles for the German Army and NATO allies.

11 November

Air

Christine Casimiro

France to Send Additional SCALP, Mistral Missiles to Ukraine

French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that Paris will send additional SCALP missiles and the Mistral short-range air defense missile system to Ukraine.

6 November

Europe

MBDA showcases its new Exocet SM40 submarine-launched missile at Euronaval 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

MBDA Showcases New Systems for Maritime Warfare at Euronaval 2024

European firm MBDA is showcasing its upgraded portfolio, including several new systems, at the Euronaval defense exhibition in France.

5 November

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Buys 100 Meteor Missiles for Upcoming Domestic Fighter Jet

South Korea’s state arms procurement agency has signed a procurement contract for 100 Meteor air-to-air missiles for the forthcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets.

Oct- 2024 -

14 October

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Eurosam Tests Aster 30 B1NT Missile for First Time

OCCAR has announced the first successful firing of Eurosam’s new-generation Aster 30 B1 New Technology missile.

Sep- 2024 -

23 September

Sea

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall, MBDA to Jointly Develop Maritime Laser Weapon

Rheinmetall announced its collaboration with MBDA to develop an affordable maritime laser weapon to replace costly air defense missiles used by ships.

19 September

Europe