Over the last 12 months, weapon assessment phase activities have included a first TP15 ultra Low Observable [LO] subsonic prototype missile undergoing “extreme” RF trials, and wind tunnel propulsion system testing of a RJ10 supersonic variant.
By Tim MartinWeapons and radars built with modular design are relevant and flexible as threats evolve
Next-generation modular radars and new composable weapon capabilities solve a critical problem for the U.S. and allied militaries.
The cooperation agreement builds off steps taken by both parties in September 2023 to set “prerequisites” for the development of a “first laser weapon” including a commitment to make “internal preparations” for the new platform’s development phase.
By Tim Martin
The previous and sitting UK governments and the Biden administration have so far refused to approve Storm Shadow and ATACMS strikes on Russian territory, though both weapons have been used for attacks in occupied Crimea.
By Tim Martin
From an Apache perspective, Lockheed’s JAGM is a “very capable addition to the current weapon inventory,” said Lt. Col. Rich Simcock, 3 Regt. Army Air Corp (AAC) Commanding Officer.
By Tim Martin
In a demonstration by the French Army, MBDA’s new tech used video taken by one missile to detect new targets taken out by follow-on strikes.
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Defense firms the world over took the opportunity to show off their vehicles, airframes and more bespoke platforms at the 2024 edition of ILA’s Berlin Air Show.
By Tim Martin and Lee Ferran
MBDA’s Vice President for Europe Arnaud Rousset said that there needs to be “commonality” between both programs, as well as elsewhere across Europe.
By Andrew White
Take lessons learned from joint exercises and turn them into capabilities
The real advantage comes when legacy, new, next generation and cutting-edge systems can work together in the battlespace.
Sébastien Lecornu said he’s “expecting some effort from industrialists,” or else.
By Christina Mackenzie
Roberto Cingolani appeared to question UK secrecy, suggesting London has been unwilling to share how it will contribute to developing GCAP system of systems-type aircraft and technology.
By Tim Martin
Thales, Dassault Aviation and MBDA all conducted their annual investor events over the last two weeks, with the three firms collectively announcing revenues of €27.7 billion ($30.3 billion) in 2023, a massive haul for France’s defense sector.
By Christina Mackenzie
The new deal will “bolster European security in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” the UK MoD said.
By Lee Ferran
MBDA is considering a new hypersonic anti-tank weapon, officials told Breaking Defense during a recent tour of the weapons firm’s German facilities.
By Andrew White Here’s just a bit of what the Breaking Defense team saw on the show floor this year.
By Justin Katz and Tim Martin
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.
By Tim Martin
