Germany signs new contract with MBDA for METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles
MBDA has received a new contract to supply additional METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces.
Rheinmetall and MBDA plan joint venture to develop and produce advanced laser weapon systems
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture for naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026, building on their cooperation since 2019.
MBDA and Saab joint venture signs TAURUS NEO contract to prepare serial missile production in Germany
TAURUS Systems GmbH, a joint venture between MBDA and Saab, has signed a contract with German defence procurement agency to prepare a serial production line for the enhanced TAURUS NEO stand-off guided missile.
Eurosam confirms SAMP/T NG performance with new firings and outlines system capabilities in Europe
Two successful firings of the SAMP/T NG long-range air defence system were performed in France and Italy, demonstrating once again the system’s high level of performance.
MBDA releases first image of 227 mm Thundart rocket for new long-range artillery system
MBDA unveiled the 227 mm Thundart artillery rocket on 4 December, proposing it to the French Army as a candidate to replace the American M270 LRU systems.
Lockheed Martin and MBDA complete key Meteor missile and F-35A ground tests ahead of flight trials
Lockheed Martin, MBDA and the F-35 Joint Program Office have completed a series of ground based integration tests with the Meteor missile and the F-35A, marking a key step toward future flight trials.
Saab details Brazilian Gripen E Meteor firings that confirm the fighter’s long range combat edge
The Brazilian Air Force has completed its first firings of the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile from the Gripen E, marking an important step in the fighter’s operational development.
Brazilian Air Force conducts first Meteor missile launch from Gripen E fighter jet
The Brazilian Air Force has carried out the first guided launch of the long range MBDA Meteor missile from a Gripen E.
Romania signs 625 million euro deal with France for new Mistral air defence systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a contract with France for the purchase of Mistral MANPAD air defence systems.
MBDA secures first export contract for Sky Warden counter-UAV system with Middle Eastern customer
MBDA has signed its first export contract for the SKY WARDEN counter-UAV system with a Middle Eastern country.
MBDA awarded £316 million as UK’s DragonFire laser downs high-speed drones in breakthrough trials
Britain’s DragonFire laser system has shot down high-speed drones during new trials at the Ministry of Defence Hebrides range, as a £316 million contract is awarded to MBDA to supply the Royal Navy from 2027.
Northrop Grumman and MBDA sign MOU to advance Germany’s IBCS-linked air defence systems
Northrop Grumman and MBDA in Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Berlin Security Conference to support the country’s air and missile defence development.