UK and France launch joint programme to develop next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor
The United Kingdom and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a joint study into a successor to the Meteor air-to-air missile.
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Indra boosts Meteor missile datalink to extend range, coverage and resistance to modern countermeasures
Indra said it has unveiled a demonstrator for a new datalink designed to enhance the range, coverage and resistance to countermeasures of the Meteor air-to-air missile, one of the most advanced weapons of its kind in service.
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.
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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.
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Türkiye signs deal worth up to £8 billion for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets in major defence export
The UK and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a defence agreement worth up to £8 billion for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, securing thousands of skilled jobs and extending Typhoon production in the UK into the 2030s.
MBDA backs UK-France ‘Entente Industrielle’ through key role in Lancaster House 2.0 declaration
MBDA underlined that this strengthened partnership under the Entente Industrielle model reaffirms the company’s founding vision.
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.
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Royal Navy officers lead pivotal trials to Arm F-35 jets with Meteor air-to-air missile
The Meteor missile, currently in service with RAF Typhoon jets, is a radar-guided weapon capable of hitting targets at speeds of up to four times the speed of sound.
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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.
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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.
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