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.
MBDA outlines production ramp-up and “smart mass” approach to support European defence capabilities
MBDA Chief Executive Eric Béranger has outlined the company’s approach to increasing European defence capabilities during the Paris Air Forum 2026.
France awards MBDA contract to develop ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile for Rafale F5 aircraft by around 2035
France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) awarded MBDA a contract on 2 June to develop the ASN4G nuclear-armed air-to-ground missile.
MBDA to showcase deep strike, air defence and smart mass weapons portfolio at Eurosatory 2026
At Eurosatory, MBDA will display solutions for deep precision strike, air defence and battlefield warfare.
MBDA and Ukrainian Armor sign partnership framework to develop deep strike and counter-UAS defence capabilities
MBDA described the agreement as a framework for long-term cooperation between the two companies.