MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict
The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA, notified the two companies of the decision. THUNDART will provide precision strikes at […]
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have.
UK Ministry of Defence says new MBDA missile logistics hub in Poland will strengthen air defence on NATO’s eastern flank
Britain and Poland have opened an MBDA missile logistics centre in Czosnów to support Poland’s PILICA+ air-defence programme.
MBDA unit GDI Simulation buys Agenium, combining AI and military training systems in a 120-person defence technology group
MBDA subsidiary GDI Simulation has acquired Agenium Group, creating a defence simulation specialist with about 120 employees.
Italy arrests French national on suspicion of illegal arms trafficking after three live MBDA Akeron MP anti-tank missiles found in van from Greece
Italian authorities detained a 46-year-old French national in Bari after finding three live Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles and one training round in his van.
Britain authorises MBDA to share classified Storm Shadow data, opening path to Ukrainian missile production during war with Russia
Britain has authorised MBDA to release classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow cruise missile.
BAE Systems CEO says MBDA’s €48 billion backlog and €5 billion investment plan will drive years of missile growth in Europe
MBDA plans to invest €5 billion through 2030 after its order backlog reached a record €48 billion, BAE Systems Chief Executive Charles Woodburn said.
MBDA sharpens uncrewed air systems strategy with SPEAR integration work and Hybrid Drones investment at Farnborough 2026
MBDA used Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to set out an effect-centric strategy for uncrewed air systems, saying future combat relevance will depend on integrated effects rather than platforms alone.
MBDA and GA-ASI plan SPEAR integration on MQ-9B and Gambit 6 to expand allied uncrewed stand-off strike options
MBDA and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate SPEAR precision strike weapons on GA-ASI aircraft.
MBDA begins low-rate SPEAR production as F-35B integration and multi-platform launcher work advance towards 2027 deliveries
SPEAR is designed to engage targets at stand-off range while allowing the launch aircraft to remain outside the reach of enemy air defences.
UK signs £350 million Sky Sabre air defence deal to double British Army deployable systems from 2027
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a contract for additional Sky Sabre air defence components has been signed.
MBDA brings surface-launched ASRAAM to Farnborough, pitching mobile SHORAD for fast, lower-cost air-defence cover
MBDA is using Farnborough International Airshow to present Surface-Launched ASRAAM as a mobile short-range air-defence option.