MBDA

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

By Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
France, Germany, Italy and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding at the NATO Summit to partner on the European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
The region is going shopping to address defense shortfalls, with counter-UAS on most countries’ lists.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
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.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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

By Tony Osborne
Missile manufacturer MBDA is proposing to develop a ground-launched conventional deep-strike cruise missile to provide a new deterrent capability for Europe.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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

By Tony Osborne
Four NH90 customer nations have partnered to launch an upgrade program for the twin-engine European utility helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Tony Osborne
As Europe faces multiple potential axes of attack, more European countries might need to reconsider their ground-based air defense plans.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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

By Tony Osborne
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.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren, Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne
Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Digitalization and development of space and cyber are the heart of Leonardo’s restructuring and growth, CEO Roberto Cingolani says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Rising demand for weapons stocks is driving a review of European missile manufacturing.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The use of uncrewed systems by Ukraine is inspiring nations including the UK to make major investments in drone capabilities.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The UK is set to upgrade the Sea Viper air defense system that equips its Type 45 destroyers to enable improved capabilities against ballistic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s DragonFire laser directed energy demonstration weapon has been tested against aerial targets for the first time.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Government-backed export campaigns, weapon packages and a clear development road map are steering Rafale to export success.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Yemen’s Houthi movement could face military action after ignoring warnings from international governments over ongoing drone and missile attacks.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
A rapidly developed surface-to-air missile system based on MBDA’s Asraam has achieved hit rates of 90% against Russian targets in Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
German lawmakers have approved €3 billion ($3.3 billion) in spending for the procurement of some 1,900 missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Thierry Dubois
The uncrewed combat air vehicles that may accompany the Rafale F5 standard will be designed to enter highly defended zones, Dassault's CEO said Dec. 5.
Aircraft & Propulsion