MBDA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ukrainian defence company LUCH. This further collaboration with a Ukrainian company in the field of deep strike underlines MBDA’s contribution to supporting Ukraine.

The agreement will focus on further development of the NEPTUNE cruise missile. LUCH and MBDA will pursue disruptive innovation to develop the deep strike capability for NEPTUNE2 while advancing strategic defence cooperation with Ukraine.

As the European leader in complex weapon systems, MBDA has the technologies, expertise and cross-border partnerships to deliver European-designed deep strike systems and technologies across partner nations, enabling our armed forces to defend our values and freedoms.

LUCH has specific knowledge, abilities and experience in the field of design, development, Integration and production of complex weapon systems.