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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
German Air Force conducts first live-fire test of Meteor air-to-air missile from Eurofighter
The German Ministry of Defence has announced the successful completion of a landmark test involving the long-range MBDA Meteor air-to-air missile.
Germany approves EUR 521 million purchase of Meteor missiles for Eurofighters
The German Ministry of Defence has announced that the Bundestag's budget committee has approved funding for the procurement of Meteor air-to-air guided missiles.
South Korea signs contract for Meteor missiles to equip KF-21 fighter jets
South Korea's Defence Acquisition Programme Administration has signed a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA for the supply of Meteor air-to-air missiles.
South Korea successfully tests Meteor missile from KF-21 Boramae aircraft
On May 8, the South Korean Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) conducted a successful test of the Meteor long-range air-to-air missile from the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.