Supported by investments of about €300 million in Italy over five years and an intent of €2.4 billion at group level between 2025 and 2030, MBDA is highlighting its capacity to deliver complex weapon systems “at pace.” At the exhibition, visitors can explore systems ranging from loitering munitions to the MARTE, EXOCET and ASTER families, as well as naval applications of MISTRAL, the navalised VSHORAD system FULGUR, and the latest anti-ship systems such as TESEO.
The company pointed to recent successes including “successful ASTER firings, as well as the development of MBDA loitering munitions family,” which demonstrate rapid progress from concept to operational capability. These systems, developed with Italian SMEs, offer multi-mission and multi-platform suitability and illustrate the firm’s emphasis on partnership.
Among its advanced projects is the anti-ship TESEO MK2/E, created in partnership with the Italian Navy. The system “allows enhanced mission planning that includes in-flight missile control via a satellite data link, an innovative RF seeker, and full in-flight mission control,” ensuring versatility in complex scenarios.
MBDA stressed that cooperation and sovereignty are at the core of its approach, with design authority retained in Europe and contributions made to EU defence initiatives. By doing so, the company said it strengthens independence and guarantees that allies “have decisive capabilities.”
The company concluded its presence at SEAFUTURE 2025 by stating that “meaningful and essential defence solutions are ready to protect nations, citizens, and assets today and tomorrow.”
Source: MBDA.
