MBDA showed the Mk2 alongside STRATUS, a system designed to strike strategic targets, and DELUGE, a missile designed for large-scale production to overwhelm defences around protected targets. Dumont said the collaboration behind STRATUS was intended to “secure Europe’s strategic independence”.
MBDA used immersive demonstrations to illustrate how NCM/MdCN, DELUGE and STRATUS RS could be used together in a strike. It also showed how autonomous surface vessels could be integrated with a frigate’s weapon systems.
The maritime display featured the Exocet SM40, the latest version in MBDA’s family of long-range, high-subsonic anti-ship missiles. The company also showed the Exocet MM40 Block 3c and AM39, Teseo Mk/2 and Marte-ER.
For ship and infrastructure protection, MBDA presented the Aster and CAMM missile families alongside VL MICA NG and Mistral 3. Dumont said Aster, developed jointly by France and Italy and used by European navies in the Red Sea, had “proven its relevance in one of the most demanding maritime environments, protecting ships and crews”.
MBDA said its approach to countering drones combines conventional air and surface defence systems with lasers intended to reduce the cost of defeating drones. The company also showed Sea Warden, which combines surveillance and response in sensitive maritime areas.
Dumont also highlighted an agreement with Danish defence company Terma to develop SPIMM. He described it as an air and surface defence system intended to protect personnel and the assets they rely on.
