DefenceTalkMEADS International (MI) presented an updated offer for Poland’s medium-range air defense (Wisła) program this week to the Ministry of National Defense. The presentation follows a year of active discussion with the Polish government regarding the security and industrial benefits of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). Advanced capabilities, partnership and a proven technology […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-international-provides-updated-offer-for-polish-wisla-program-68957/

DefenceTalkWith a shared vision for the Wisła medium-range air defense program, MEADS International (MI) and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a Letter of Intent to explore cooperation and mutually beneficial business opportunities related to the program. This agreement includes the opportunity for PGZ to take a partnership role with MI alongside Lockheed Martin and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-pgz-in-joint-bid-for-polands-air-defense-deal-68114/

DefenceTalkThe “Süddeutsche Zeitung” (SZ), a leading German national daily, reported on Friday that Berlin’s defense ministry had decided to purchase the Medium Extended Air Defense System (Meads) developed by US defense giant Lockheed Martin in cooperation with German MBDA and Italian companies. The defense ministry has, however, so far declined to confirm the report, saying […]https://www.defencetalk.com/german-defense-reportedly-decides-on-meads-missile-defense-system-64225/

DefenceTalkAt the ILA Berlin Air Show, MBDA and Lockheed Martin business leaders celebrated 10 years of development cooperation on the MEADSTM program. A definitive $3.4B USD contract was awarded that represented the three partner nations’ commitment to the development of the next-generation air and missile defense (AMD) system. Today, a mature MEADS has successfully completed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-mbda-push-meads-program-at-berlin-show-59676/

DefenceTalkThe Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) development results will enable Germany to build its future air and missile defense system. This was underscored by Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson and MBDA Germany Managing Director Thomas Homberg in Berlin today. “The collaboration between Germany, Italy and the United States on the Medium […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-key-for-german-air-defense-backers-say-59435/

DefenceTalkThe Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) intercepted and destroyed two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during a stressing demonstration of its 360-degree air and missile defense (AMD) capabilities at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The flight test achieved all criteria for success. All elements of the MEADS system were tested, including the 360-degree […]https://www.defencetalk.com/unprecedented-dual-intercept-success-for-meads-at-white-sands-missile-range-49597/

DefenceTalkIn preparation for an upcoming dual-intercept test later this year, a Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) successfully acquired and tracked a Lance tactical ballistic missile (TBM) at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. This was the first attempt by a MEADS radar to track a live TBM. The X-band MFCR […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-tracks-tactical-ballistic-missile-for-first-time-49446/

DefenceTalkThe Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system has been certified for operation. MEADS became the first U.S. system approved to incorporate a non-U.S. cryptographic device in 2009. Certification by the U.S. Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System Identification Friend or Foe Mark XII/XIIA System (AIMS) Program Office […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-system-to-identify-friend-or-foe-aircraft-certified-by-us-air-traffic-control-office-48975/