Leonardo moves out with Brimstone missile integration on Falco Xplorer MALE UAV
Leonardo’s approach mirrors a similar effort that saw the Falco Evo, upon which the Falco Xplorer is based, developed into the “Astore” armed UAV in 2017.
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MBDA debuts European hypersonic interceptor concept Aquila
MBDA company executives told media that the Aquila concept has support from partner nations France, Italy, Germany and The Netherlands, who will be collectively responsible for agreeing on a final design at the end of a three-year concept phase.
France confirms SAMP/T air defense system delivery to Ukraine
French President Emanuel Macron confirmed on June 19 that the Franco-Italian SAMP/T medium-range air defense system was supplied to Ukraine. “I am pleased to report with my Italian colleague Giorgia Meloni that the Franco-Italian SAMP/T is now de…
MBDA inaugurates Missile Engineering Center in UAE, first outside Europe
“Opening a missile engineering center in the UAE is precisely the sort of partnership which Emirati leaders seek in terms of developing and deepening long-term links which can contribute to localization of research, job creation, and technology transfe…
After watching Ukraine, UK ‘looking at’ more risk-taking in weapons development, integration
“Making these decisions can actually affect the safety of people, so what we’re looking at now, [considering] there will always be an end-state of a design for a weapon, there may be occasions where we want to take greater risk and therefore accelerate…
Poland, UK close $2.4 billion PILICA+ short range air defense deal
Manufactured by Poland’s state owned PGZ, the PILICA+ triple layer air defense system will be integrated with MBDA’s CAMM short-range radar-guided missiles, a Polish-made autocannon and very-short range infrared guided missiles, according to MBDA.
Poland signs major deal for new air defense systems
The Polish Armament Agency has awarded a new contract for a total of almost $2. billion to acquire 22 air defense batteries with British-designed Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) and launchers from MBDA. According to a press release from MBDA, …
France races for small suicide drones after seeing effectiveness in Ukraine
The French military recently narrowed a field of 19 competitors to two in a race for hundreds of small, deadly UAVs.
Greece counts down to $1.6 billion corvette competition decision
Greece plans on acquiring three ships while retaining an option for a fourth, with industry competitors committing to supporting local shipbuilding as part of their bids.
BAE Systems successfully integrates Akeron missile into CV90
BAE Systems with pan-European missile maker MBDA successfully integrated a fifth-generation tactical combat missile into the CV90 fighting vehicle. As noted by the MBDA, the Akeron MP missile has been fired from the BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 infantry …