European defence industry to boost production of Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles
OCCAR has signed Amendment 15 to the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract, increasing and accelerating the production of Aster missiles.
Sweden procures additional Meteor air-to-air missiles for Gripen fighters
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract for the additional procurement of Meteor air-to-air missiles.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B conducts first Meteor air-to-air missile test flights
The United States Marine Corps F-35B has successfully carried out the first test flights of the UK’s Meteor air-to-air missile.
France orders 530 Serval Appui SCORPION armoured vehicles for army modernisation
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has ordered 530 Serval Appui SCORPION armoured vehicles for the French Army.
MBDA showcases advanced missile systems at Aero India 2025
From 10th to 14th February 2025, MBDA will exhibit its cutting-edge missile systems at Aero India in Bengaluru.
France: successful firing of AKERON LP missile marks milestone for MAST-F programme
The first successful test firing of the long-range MAST-F missile, known as AKERON LP, has been carried out at the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) Missile Test Centre in France.
France awards EUR 600 million air defence contracts to Thales, MBDA, and KNDS France
he French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded contracts worth €600 million to Thales, MBDA France, and KNDS France for new surface-to-air defence (DSA) and anti-drone (LAD) systems.
MBDA completes acquisition of Roxel, strengthens tactical propulsion capabilities
MBDA, the European defence company, has finalised the acquisition of Safran’s 50% share in Roxel, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
France agrees to supply Turkey with MBDA Meteor missiles for Eurofighter Typhoons
France has agreed to sell MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles to Turkey, a move set to enhance the capabilities of Eurofighter Typhoons Ankara is negotiating to purchase.
MBDA: Mistral 3 project to receive EUR 60 million from European Union
The Mistral project was part of the ‘Air Defence Systems’ section of the EDIRPA. The project will receive funding of EUR 60 million out of a total EDIRPA budget of EUR 300 million.
Bundeswehr secures modernisation of TAURUS missile system for extended operational readiness
The TAURUS KEPD-350, a modular standoff weapon in service with the Bundeswehr since 2005, remains one of the most advanced missiles in the German Air Force.
MBDA and Leonardo collaborate on Laser Directed Energy Weapon for naval applications
European defence companies MBDA and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a Fire Unit Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW).