The announcement was made during MBDA’s annual press conference, where Chief Executive Eric Béranger highlighted the group’s position as a leading global supplier of advanced missile systems. He said the company has strengthened its ability to meet rising production requirements while continuing to focus on innovation and cooperation.
“MBDA’s continuous and successful industrial ramp-up is a major achievement for MBDA in 2025 and underscores the pressing realities we face. MBDA is now more essential than ever to Europe, serving as a key asset for the continent’s resilience and collective defense, offering to our armed forces the best means to protect what we hold dear: our freedoms, our democratic model, and our values,” Béranger said.
The company reported revenues of €5.8 billion in 2025, driven by increased deliveries and the completion of major contracts with European and international partners. Growth was also supported by the adoption of advanced technologies designed to address evolving global military threats.
MBDA said it plans to double its investment compared with earlier projections, allocating €5 billion between 2026 and 2030 across European operations. The investment is intended to support continued industrial expansion and delivery of long-term strategic objectives.
The company also reported an order intake of €13.2 billion in 2025 and a backlog of €44.4 billion. These figures reflect sustained demand for MBDA’s systems and ongoing programme commitments.
As part of its expansion plans, MBDA expects to recruit 2,800 new employees in 2026. The company said these measures are aimed at reinforcing Europe’s defence readiness through increased production capacity and strengthened industrial capability.
