MBDA unveils STRATUS missile programme to boost European cruise and anti-ship power
On 10 September at DSEI UK 2025, MBDA unveiled STRATUS as the new name for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme.
MBDA announces development of Akeron MBT tank-launched guided missile at DSEI 2025
European defence group MBDA announced at DSEI 2025 in London that it is developing the Akeron MBT, a tank-launched anti-tank guided missile.
MBDA in talks to demonstrate Crossbow, a new low-cost, long-range cruise missile concept
MBDA is in talks with potential customers to demonstrate its new low-cost, long-range cruise missile concept, Crossbow, before the end of 2025.
MBDA delivers first CAMM missiles and launchers to Poland under PILICA+ air defence programme
MBDA has delivered its first CAMM missiles and PILICA+ series production launchers to Poland for integration into the PILICA+ short-range air defence system.
QinetiQ supports British Army’s first UK live firing of Sky Sabre at Formidable Shield
QinetiQ has provided trials expertise and safety assurance to support the British Army’s first live firing on UK soil of the Sky Sabre ground-based air defence system.
MBDA secures £118 million UK contract for Land Ceptor launchers, boosting 140 defence jobs
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of six Land Ceptor surface-to-air missile systems worth £118 million, doubling the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by the Armed Forces.
MBDA completes Aster missile test and begins accelerated deliveries for European air defence
MBDA marked two significant developments in European air defence during July 2025, underlining its commitment to delivering sovereign defence capabilities.
Aster B1NT missile achieves successful long-range qualification in joint European test
A second successful firing of the Aster B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile was conducted on 30 July 2025 at the DGA Essais de Missiles test range, marking a major milestone for European air defence.
European missile maker MBDA speeds up deliveries, increases production capacity
MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER missiles produced under accelerated timelines, as part of its ramp-up strategy to meet increasing European defence needs.
First Aster missiles delivered to Italy following accelerated production under OCCAR-led programme
The first batch of new Aster missiles has been delivered to Italy as part of the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment and Enhancement (S&E) contract, following a production acceleration initiative.
Denmark signs contract with MBDA France for VL MICA ground-based air defence system
“The contract with MBDA France is an important step towards re-establishing a Danish ground-based air defence capability,” said Jan Toft, Head of DALO’s Investment Division.
MBDA’s upgraded Mistral 3 missile now fully qualified against new maritime and aerial threats
European defence company MBDA has announced that its enhanced MISTRAL 3 missile has successfully passed its final qualification test in Spain.