F-35As inch closer to carrying Meteor missiles after ‘pivotal’ ground tests
Italy is sponsoring integration of the ramjet powered weapon on the F-35A, while the UK is leading integration on the F-35B model.
MBDA’s planned Emirati subsidiary will focus on missiles, loitering munitions: Exec
The "objective" of the future company is to "really increase our presence in the Middle East," Patrice Hajjar, MBDA’s vice president for the Middle East, told reporters.
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Beacon brings industry into a shared ecosystem to accelerate flight autonomy
Six companies have already signed up for a new flight-test program to mature their autonomy software.
German laser weapon could be on ships by 2029, say contractors
"Successful tests conducted on the frigate SACHSEN proved the demonstrator’s tracking capability, effectiveness and precision under real operational conditions for the first time in Europe," the announcement says.
Germany and UK sign defense pact, reveal deep precision strike timeline
The pursuit of a new, long-range strike capability had been revealed by London and Berlin, but today marks the first time the two capitals have committed to a timeline.
France and UK pledge new Storm Shadow missile orders, deepen nuclear cooperation
In a first, France and the UK, Europe's only nuclear powers, also signed a declaration today stating that “the respective deterrents of both countries are independent but can be co-ordinated and that there is no extreme threat to Europe that would not prompt a response by both nations."
MBDA unveils one-way drone, eyeing 1,000 unit a month production rate
The kamikaze drone, integrated with a 40kg warhead, jet engine and capable of flying at a range of 500km, has been under development since December 2024.
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Navigation warfare is about the battle to assure positioning, navigation, and timing
The U.S. Army’s MAPS Gen II program of record for assured PNT provides an authoritative and reliable source of truth for combat vehicles in a highly contested battlespace.
MBDA CEO sees ‘moment of truth’ in European defense, as firm sets order record
Eric Béranger said uncertainty in historical alliances is showing that MBDA's joint European model is "proving relevant."
Aussie navigation firm, MBDA team and test AUKUS’ new tech-sharing muscles
Advanced Navigation said it believes the new sensor system will enable drones "to navigate unlimited distances over land without relying on GPS, and is passive and resistant to interference."
MBDA reveals Anglo-French future cruise/anti-ship missile stealth and wind tunnel testing
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.
Lasers on ships by 2030: Rheinmetall and MBDA launch joint bid
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.
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Will Ukraine’s Kursk incursion lead to West loosening weapon restrictions?
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.
UK ‘not in a place’ to have Brimstone missiles in addition to JAGM for Apaches: Official
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.
French Army demos MBDA’s AI-powered anti-armor add-on, firm unveils new cruise missile
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.
The sights of the Berlin Air Show 2024 [PHOTOS]
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.