UK shifts to Future Air Superiority Effectors for Meteor successor, leaving long-range air-to-air missile upgrade off the table
The UK does not plan a mid-life upgrade for its Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, according to information obtained from the British defence ministry.
Jean-Brice Dumont to become MBDA CEO as European missile group prepares next phase of transformation, growth and industrial expansion
Jean-Brice Dumont will become Chief Executive Officer of MBDA on 1 November 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger after seven years leading the European missile systems group.
MBDA-led HYDIS project selects concept for Europe’s future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor
The MBDA-led HYDIS project has completed its Final Concept Review, marking another milestone in the development of a future European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor.
Germany awards Rheinmetall-MBDA team contract to develop high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.
UK to lead $50 billion European deep precision strike initiative to strengthen NATO deterrence and long-range strike capabilities
The UK will lead a European initiative to increase funding for Deep Precision Strike capabilities across Europe.
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
MBDA completes first Crossbow firings as ground-launched deep strike capability moves towards production in 2026
MBDA has announced the successful first firings of Crossbow, marking the latest milestone in the rapid development of a market-ready ground-launched deep strike capability.
MBDA-led HYDIS2dp consortium formed to develop European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor capability
A pan-European consortium led by MBDA France has been established to respond to the EDF-2026-DA-ACC-AIRDEF-EATMI tender.
MBDA and Ukrainian defence company Luch sign agreement to develop Neptune 2 cruise missile for deep strike capability
Luch and MBDA will work on disruptive innovation to develop the deep strike capability for Neptune 2.
MBDA and Safran enter final negotiations with DGA for THUNDART long-range land strike system
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered the final phase of negotiations with the French defence procurement agency DGA for THUNDART.
MBDA signs DGA experimentation contract for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition developed with Novadem
MBDA has signed an experimentation contract with the French defence procurement agency DGA for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition.
MBDA unveils NCM-LCM MK2 cruise missile with land-launch capability and range of more than 1,000 kilometres
MBDA unveiled its new-generation Naval Cruise Missile and Land Cruise Missile MK2.