AKERON MP

AKERON MP is the only 5th generation missile in service, combat proven in the world. It has been operationally tested and proven in extreme climates (desert and sub-arctic conditions) both on ground and at sea.
The system’s design includes the growth potential necessary for future modern land combat systems.

For rapidly deploying combatants, AKERON MP offers a highly portable solution that can be deployed from both open terrain and very confined spaces.

The fully digitised, interactive firing post with embedded sensors, features a number of market-leading features: latest generation IR band 2 and day camera; laser range finder, GPS and magnetic compass; advanced ergonomics; modular architecture to facilitate integration onto combat vehicles; full NCW compatibility; only 11kg (including tripod and battery) and autonomous with battery or can be connected to an external power source.

Though the AKERON MP firing post is easy to use and requires very little training to bring an operator up to speed with its full functionality, ongoing training is, of course, vital.

Training in the field with live rounds is costly so MBDA has developed a new generation of simulators:

• Gunnery training simulator for indoor training based on enriched reality technology (real life scenarios that correspond to the customer’s expected combat environments can be programmed)
• Combat firing simulator for tactical training in the field

ABOUT AKERON MP SEA LAUNCHED

Operational advantages for maritime domain:

• Always one firing configuration suitable to the operational context
• Light missile for fast and easy reloading sea
• Easy installation on all naval platform (new built or retrofit): on mast or existing remote weapon station with simple kit
• High precision against small and fast vessels, and static or fast moving land targets, at all ranges

AKERON MP on NARWHAL automatic turret:

• Remote controlled system
• 20mm gun from NEXTER
• Multisensor turret (IR, TV, telemeter)
• Stabilised turret in Azimuth and Elevation
• Automatic target tracking
• Easy AKERON MP installation on NARWHAL
• Two ready-to-fire AKERON MP missiles
• AKERON MP dedicated multi-function console
  • LOBL with automatic target lock with the turret sensors
  • LOAL on target tracking by on-board radar or optronic
  • LOAL on target localised by a drone
• Salvo firing possibility