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    MBDA unveils STRATUS for future cruise and anti-ship capabilities

    10 Sep 2025
    STRATUS the new name for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) New missile design as the programme moves on towards Development Phase Programme maturity the result of strong European cooperation to deliver decisive capabilities for protecting...
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    MBDA launch CROSSBOW™ the ONE WAY EFFECTOR HEAVY at DSEI

    9 Sep 2025
    'Battle ready' deep fires response to the current threat environment Rapidly developed capability: Design to demonstration ready in months Production at scale possible as early as 2026 MBDA is presenting its latest ONE WAY EFFECTOR (OWE), an...
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    MBDA on track with its acceleration of ASTER missile production

    30 Jul 2025
    MBDA has delivered - through the OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) - the first batch of ASTER munitions from accelerated production measures that are part of the company's ramp-up efforts. This delivery comes less than two and a...
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    MBDA start-up NEODE Systems gets first contract

    17 Jun 2025
    NEODE Systems, the MBDA start-up dedicated to the development of advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), has received its first contract from France's Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) on behalf of the French Army. Less...
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    MBDA awarded contract to develop FULGUR very short-range missile for the Italian Army

    16 Jun 2025
    MBDA signed a development contract to equip the Italian Army with a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system. Announcing the contract during Paris Air Show currently under way at Le Bourget from 16-20 June 2025, MBDA also unveiled the name of...
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    MBDA ONE WAY EFFECTOR: a solution to saturate enemies’ defences

    16 Jun 2025
    At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA is presenting ONE WAY EFFECTOR. Development of this sovereign long-range solution is taking place through an innovative production setup, in partnership with a drone manufacturer and industry players, notably from the...
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    Lorenzo Mariani appointed MBDA Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development

    1 Apr 2025
    Lorenzo Mariani is joining MBDA as Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development, effective 01 April 2025, succeeding to Giovanni Soccodato. Reporting directly to the MBDA Chief Executive Officer Eric Béranger, Lorenzo Mariani also becomes a...
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    MBDA a model more relevant than ever

    17 Mar 2025
    European collaboration through MBDA has allowed nations access to decisive sovereign capabilities. MBDA has ramped-up production. In a rapidly changing world, MBDA is standing by its customer nations and armed forces to deliver on their needs. MBDA...
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    MBDA makes Roxel a wholly-owned subsidiary

    6 Jan 2025
    MBDA finalises the acquisition of Safran’s 50% share of Roxel and is integrating the company as a wholly-owned subsidiary Roxel remains an autonomous company continuing to serve its markets from its bases in France and the UK
    MBDA has integrated...
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    Modernizing TAURUS for the Bundeswehr

    20 Dec 2024
    The Bundeswehr and TAURUS Systems GmbH (a joint venture between MBDA and SAAB) have signed a contract for the maintenance and modernization of the TAURUS stand-off weapon system. The measures will ensure the weapon's operational readiness until at...
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    MBDA and Matra Electronique create a centre of excellence for defence electronics in Europe

    21 Nov 2024
    MBDA and its subsidiary Matra Electronique (MEL) set up a brand new 4.0 factory in the heart of the Hauts-de-France industrial region, serving both the ‘war economy’ and the local economy. With its new facility in Venette, MEL has increased its...
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    MBDA successfully completes the first launch of the new Teseo MK2/E anti-ship system for the Italian Navy

    4 Nov 2024
    The Teseo MK2/E evolved missile system was successfully test fired for the first time on 14 October as part of the multi-year development programme for the Italian Navy. Teseo MK2/E is a new generation missile that brings a substantial improvement in...