MBDA awarded contract to develop new FULGUR missile for Italian Army
MBDA has signed a development contract to supply the Italian Army with a new very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) missile system.
MBDA to showcase sovereign European defence innovations at Paris Air Show 2025
MBDA, Europe’s leading manufacturer of complex weapon systems, is unveiling a range of sovereign European defence capabilities at the Paris Air Show 2025.
Sweden: Saab to equip Visby-class corvettes with advanced air defence system
Saab has received a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to equip the Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes with the Sea Ceptor air defence system from MBDA.
MBDA invests in UK SME Hybrid Drones Ltd to enhance defence capabilities
MBDA has announced its investment in Hybrid Drones Ltd, a UK-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) known for its innovative uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), the Hydra 400.
Pakistan intercepts Indian SCALP cruise missile launched from Rafale fighter jet
Pakistan's air defence successfully intercepted a French-made SCALP cruise missile, according to a recent announcement.
Arquus to supply Cyprus with SHERPA vehicles equipped with AKERON missile launchers
French defence company Arquus has announced a contract to deliver 12 SHERPA Station Wagon vehicles equipped with MBDA's AKERON missile launcher to Cyprus.
French defence industry targets 2026 debut for indigenous long-range strike system
France plans to conduct its first test of a domestically developed long-range artillery system by mid-2026, aiming to offer an alternative to the U.S.-made HIMARS.
Saudi Arabia reportedly favouring Türkiye’s Aselsan to provide air defence system for NEOM mega-city
According to Intelligence Online, Aselsan may take the lead in providing the defence solution, potentially replacing the European missile manufacturer MBDA.
Defence cooperation: France to supply Denmark with Mistral 3 air defence missiles
France has signed a defence agreement to supply Denmark with several hundred Mistral 3 very short-range air defence missiles.
MBDA appoints Lorenzo Mariani as Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development
MBDA has announced the appointment of Lorenzo Mariani as Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development, effective 1 April 2025. He succeeds Giovanni Soccodato and will report directly to MBDA Chief Executive Officer, Eric Béranger.
First Akeron LP missile firing from Tiger helicopter successfully conducted
A significant milestone has been achieved in the development of the MAST-F (AKERON LP) missile system, as the first boosted missile firing from a Tiger Test Bed Helicopter was successfully carried out.
MBDA expands missile production to strengthen European defence capabilities
MBDA has reaffirmed its role as a leading European provider of advanced missile systems, responding to growing defence needs with increased production capacity.