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world23 days ago•10 min saved

Ukraine fuels Europe’s long‑range strike push with Flamingo and Neptune partnerships

Ukraine is becoming a pivotal partner in Europe’s drive to field long-range conventional missiles, with Diehl Defense planning to start Flamingo (FP-5) production in Germany and MBDA partnering with Ukraine’s Luch on Neptune variants, signaling a shift from Kyiv as a customer to NATO co‑development and manufacturing. The Flamingo aims at ~3,000 km range with a large 1,000 kg warhead, while the Neptune family evolves from anti-ship roots to land-attack versions (and longer-range “Long Neptune”) with various guidance systems. European defense efforts, including ELSA and joint deep-precision strike plans, are exploring production scales and industrial frameworks to address NATO’s capability gaps, though U.S. Tomahawk options remain unavailable.

via The War Zone|

#flamingo-fp-5 #long-range-missiles #mbda

defense23 days ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Taps MBDA to Sharpen Neptune 2 Cruise Missile With Stealth Tech

Ukraine disclosed plans for Neptune 2, a new cruise missile, after MBDA signed a cooperation agreement at Eurosatory. While no technical specs were released, MBDA’s expertise in low-observable missiles (such as Storm Shadow/SCALP, Taurus, and Stratus LO) could help Neptune 2 gain stealth features, improved air-defense penetration, and advanced warhead/navigation options, leveraging MBDA capabilities to bolster deep‑strike capabilities and defense cooperation with Ukraine.

via Defense Express|

#cruise-missiles #defense #mbda

defense26 days ago•3 min saved

France pursues sovereign rocket artillery with Safran-MBDA

France has started exclusive negotiations with Safran and MBDA to supply domestically produced rocket artillery and munitions, sidelining competing bids from Thales/ArianeGroup and Lockheed Martin, in a bid to ensure sovereignty and faster delivery; the consortium aims to deliver the first systems by 2029 and help build a war-ready division by 2027 and an army corps by 2030, with Thundart missiles of about 150 km range and potential longer ranges, and a launcher shown on a Scania truck.

via Defense News|

#defense #exclusive-negotiations #france

business3 months ago•4 min saved

Italy shuffles Leonardo leadership, naming MBDA veteran to push hard‑defense strategy

Italy replaced Leonardo's CEO Roberto Cingolani with Lorenzo Mariani, a veteran of MBDA, signaling a shift toward traditional hard‑defense and missiles as global conflicts intensify. Cingolani had overseen share price gains and cyber/digital initiatives; the government gave no public explanation for the move, and Leonardo's shares slid on the news.

via Defense News|

#business #defense #italy

defense5 months ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's Meteor Option Hinges on Securing Saab Gripen Fighters

Ukraine appears poised to gain MBDA's Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, but the transfer hinges on Kyiv obtaining Saab Gripen fighters (or Rafale). Defense officials say Meteors would be a natural part of a Gripen package; however, delivery timelines depend on Gripen availability, with three years for new Gripen Es and possibly quicker options via secondhand Gripen C/D. The Meteor's ramjet propulsion and data-link offer extended range and better end-game performance, potentially offsetting Russia's long-range R-37M, but the weapons could pose intelligence risks if they end up on Russian soil. No final sale has been concluded despite letters of intent; the plan signals a broader rearmament of Ukraine's air force if fighter deliveries proceed.

via The War Zone|

#air-to-air-missiles #defense #gripen

defense5 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Eyes Meteor Missiles to Arm Gripen Fleet

Ukraine and Sweden discussed potentially delivering MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles alongside Saab Gripen jets to Kyiv, a move that would boost Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian aircraft from long range. The Meteor is Europe’s leading AAM, capable of over 75 miles at Mach 4 and compatible with Gripen, Rafale, and Eurofighter Typhoon. A deal to export up to 150 Gripen jets to Ukraine has been floated but is not finalized, and the Meteor transfer could be part of broader future aid including air defense, radars, electronic warfare systems, and drones.

via Business Insider|

#defense #gripen #mbda

defense2 years ago•1 min saved

"MBDA's British arm secures $5 billion contract to enhance Poland's air defense system"

MBDA's British arm has signed a $4.92 billion deal to supply Poland with ground-based air defense systems, boosting Poland's Narew air defense program and enhancing European security amid the conflict in Ukraine. The system will be capable of launching missiles at air threats, including cruise missiles and fighter jets, at ranges of over 40 kilometers. The agreement, the largest commercial deal between Britain and Poland, includes extensive technology transfer for the production of rockets and launchers in Poland.

via Reuters|

#air-defense #defense #defense-systems

defense3 years ago•2 min saved

MBDA pushes for Europe's first hypersonic interceptor with Aquila concept.

MBDA is leading a consortium of 19 companies and 30 suppliers from 14 European countries to conceptualize a prototype hypersonic interceptor for Europe over the next three years. The consortium includes France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, and the plan is for the four nations underwriting HYDIS2 to choose one counter-hypersonic interceptor concept to push forward. The company has been at work on counter-hypersonic technology for roughly the past four years, and the development of Aquila is linked to the EU-funded TWISTER program.

via Defense News|

#consortium #counter-hypersonic-technology #defense