DefenceTalkThe French DGA (Direction Générale d’Armement) has successfully carried out the final qualification firing of the MdCN system (Missile de Croisière Naval, also known as NCM or Naval Cruise Missile). The firing, which took place on 27th October 2014 at the DGA’s “Missile Test Centre” at Biscarrosse (Landes) on France’s Atlantic coast, represented a missile […]https://www.defencetalk.com/successful-final-qualification-firing-for-mdcn-60886/

DefenceTalkWith MBDA entering into active negotiations with various export prospects regarding CWSP (Compact Warfare System Package) systems, the company has decided to give the product a commercial name. As of now, CWSP will be included in MBDA’s portfolio of products and marketed as SEA RANGER. SEA RANGER is a combat system based on the most […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbda-presents-sea-ranger-a-solution-for-light-combat-vessels-60871/

DefenceTalkOn October 15, MBDA completed the firing campaign to validate the series production of the Milan ER, as jointly scheduled with export customers. Four totally successful firings against fixed and moving targets confirmed the performance capabilities of the firing post, of the missile as well as of the warhead. This final technical step follows the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbdas-milan-er-serial-missiles-pass-first-firing-tests-60812/

DefenceTalkA number of highly skilled technology jobs have been protected across the country thanks to a £40 million contract to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) air-to-air missile system. The contract with MBDA, which designed and manufactured the Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM), will provide support infrastructure and maintenance for the weapon for the next […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbda-wins-40m-order-for-asraam-missile-60685/

DefenceTalkOn 2nd September, at the MSPO military exhibition in Kielce (Poland), Antoine Bouvier, CEO of MBDA, signed two Letters of Intent (LoI) with Waldemar Skowron, CEO of MESKO and with Ryszard Kardasz, CEO of PIT-RADWAR, relating to the Polish “Wisla” medium range air and missile defence programme. These first LoI signatures confirm MBDA’s willingness to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbda-signs-2-mous-on-polish-air-missile-defense-60498/

DefenceTalkStorm Shadow missiles are to be fitted to RAF Typhoon fast jets following a £120 million agreement signed today. Storm Shadow, which provides long-range air to surface capabilities, is 1 of the most advanced missiles of its kind. It is capable of defeating various targets including bridges, airfields, harbours and parked aircraft. The missiles, produced […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-typhoon-jets-to-get-long-range-strike-capability-60199/

DefenceTalkDefence co-operation between the UK and France has been strengthened following agreements signed at the Farnborough Air Show today, 15 July. Philip Hammond and Jean-Yves Le Drian agreed to bolster co-operation relating to the acquisition and support of military equipment for both the UK and French armed forces. The agreement follows on from the communique […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-and-france-strengthen-defence-co-operation-60167/

DefenceTalkMBDA carried out two successful guided firings by the Sea Ceptor air defence system on 29th May and 5th June at the land-based Vidsel range facilities in Sweden. These firings were the first seeker guided firings for the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM), including using its two-way data link to communicate with the Sea Ceptor […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbdas-first-sea-ceptor-firings-are-a-double-success-60071/

DefenceTalkSweden: Defence and security company Saab and FMV have concluded missile integration firings with Gripen and the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM (Beyond Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile). These latest firings, conducted earlier this year, further verified missile integration with Gripen and validated seeker performance and missile range. This was the last major trials task required to clear the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-gripen-closes-in-on-operational-meteor-capability-60069/

DefenceTalkAt Eurosatory 2014, MBDA is showcasing MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée) the latest addition to its range of land combat missiles. Just six months ago, in December 2013, the program was given the official go ahead by the French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) with MBDA being notified of a contract for the development and production […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbda-5th-gen-battlefield-missile-eurosatory-2014-59880/