HYDIS2

In May 2023, the HYDIS² consortium, composed of 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors across 14 European countries, submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation study of an endo-atmospheric interceptor against new high-end emerging threats, in the framework of the European Defence Fund 2023 work programme. On the 12th of July 2023, following a positive evaluation, the European Commission proposed the project for funding.

OCCAR contracts MBDA to launch HYDIS² concept phase

Air, EU, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

MBDA coordinates the HYDIS² consortium, bringing together 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors in 14 European countries.

On December 11, with the signature of a Contribution Agreement, the European Commission (EC) entrusted to the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) the implementation of the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2023 action “Endo-atmospheric interceptor – concept phase”, under indirect management.

OCCAR signs agreement with European Commission for HYDIS² programme

EU / By Defence Industry Europe

The objective of HYDIS² is to study various interceptor concepts to counter-hypersonic weapons and early maturation of critical technologies.

HYDIS² consortium project proposed for funding by the European Commission

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The HYDIS² consortium brings together 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors in 14 European countries

MBDA has worked for more than five years on innovative options for counter-hypersonic air-defence building on our expertise from the ASTER anti-missile interceptor and our deep knowledge of threats. This is the AQUILA project, proposing the most valuable counter-hypersonic interceptor concepts for European nations, alongside a global area defence portfolio with other MBDA air defence products.

AQUILA: MBDA to lead consortium for European interceptor against hypersonic threats

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

MBDA has worked for more than five years on innovative options for counter-hypersonic air-defence building on our expertise from the ASTER anti-missile interceptor.