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France has conducted the first qualification launch of the Aster 30 B1NT air- and missile-defense interceptor as it targets entry into service in 2026.

IAF sources told local media India Today that the exercise took place at Eastern Air Command “a few months ago.”

Paris has revealed further details of France and Italy's plans to acquire a new version of the SAMP/T as it rushes upgrade air and missile defense capabilities.

The weapon has been designed under contract through a recently completed 2023 UK Defense Ministry contract.

The demonstration—Toutatis—will comprise the Lisa-1 space situational awareness satellite and the Splinter LEO action satellite to deal with suspicious activities.

Warsaw is looking to translate large fighter, helicopter and weapons purchases into a stronger defense industrial footprint.

Europe is embracing integrated air and missile defenses, but can it afford it?

The £6.5 billion ($8.4 billion) contract is known as the Portfolio Management Agreement 2 (PMA2).

Work is underway at MBDA to enable its Spear 3 missiles to work collaboratively in a strike package under its Orchestrike system.

Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.

France, Germany, Italy and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding at the NATO Summit to partner on the European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA).

The region is going shopping to address defense shortfalls, with counter-UAS on most countries’ lists.

The Bundestag budget committee has given the green light to funding the new Supersonic Strike Missile—known as 3SM Tyrfing—and acquiring at least two satcoms.

SHARCS is a platform for testing various sensors, systems and associated algorithms that could feature in MBDA’s development of an ERC for FCAS.

Missile manufacturer MBDA is proposing to develop a ground-launched conventional deep-strike cruise missile to provide a new deterrent capability for Europe.

European missile manufacturer MBDA has paired advanced anti-armor missiles with uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), enabling targets to be struck beyond line of sight.

Four NH90 customer nations have partnered to launch an upgrade program for the twin-engine European utility helicopter.

European missile manufacturer MBDA has been contracted to integrate its Marte-ER anti-ship missile onto the Romanian navy’s new Airbus H215M helicopters.

As Europe faces multiple potential axes of attack, more European countries might need to reconsider their ground-based air defense plans.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Norway’s Kongsberg has joined forces with the German business of MBDA and Diehl Defense to develop a next-generation, high-speed strike missile.

Executives from BAE Systems, Leonardo, MBDA and Rolls-Royce argue that the UK should not rely on other nations when it comes to defense procurement.

Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.

Digitalization and development of space and cyber are the heart of Leonardo’s restructuring and growth, CEO Roberto Cingolani says.

Rising demand for weapons stocks is driving a review of European missile manufacturing.