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MBDA SHOWCASES ADVANCED MISSILES FOR THE F-35 AT FARNBOROUGH 2016

The F-35 is a fully network-enabled, 5th generation multi-role fighter offering a combination of advanced stealth, sensor fusion, and data-links. To maximize the aircraft’s potential in the air-to-air and air-to-surface operations requires advanced missiles that are in tune with the F-35’s performance. MBDA is rising to the challenge with ASRAAM, Meteor, and SPEAR. These weapons offer selectable precision, extended range, and…

Brimstone Missile RAF Tornado China Lake Trials

RAF Operational Trials: 100% Increase in Brimstone Stand-Off-Range

February 2016, China Lake:  MBDA has increased Brimstone’s engagement envelope by 100%, further amplifying Brimstone’s ability to engage targets at high off-bore sight angles, enabling the warfighter to perform Close-Air-Support (CAS) missions without needing to maneuvering in perfect alignment with their intended target(s). To date, Brimstone has a record of approximately 500 missile firings with a very high success rate…

MBDA Delivers ASRAAM Missiles for F-35 Integration

MBDA’s ASRAAM will be the first UK missile to arm the F-35B, and its integration within the F-35’s System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase will provide UK Royal Air Force and Royal Navy F-35 with a proven capability to defeat air-to-air targets. ASRAAM is currently in service with the Royal Air Force as its Within Visual Range (WVR) Dominance weapon. The weapon is also in operational service with the Royal Australian Air Force on its F/A-18 Hornet.

Supporting the Allied Forces Foundation’s 2015 Cateran Yomp

MBDA Inc. is proud to support the 2015 Cateran Yomp, “the ultimate charity walk,” in which volunteers hike 22-54 miles through the Scottish Highlands to raise money and awareness for the Allied Forces Foundation. As a joint British-American all-volunteer non-profit, the Allied Forces Foundation is devoted recognizing and supporting our wounded warriors and their families in the conflicts following 9/11.…

Viper-E: Greatest Hits- Sea Air Space 2015

MBDA Inc is proud to showcase the Viper-E at the 2015 Sea Air Space Conference (#SAS15). The GBU-44/B Viper-E is a 44lb., air-launched guided munition for stand-off precision attack. Currently in production, Viper-E is a low-risk, mature program that provides a turn-key precision weapon solution for fixed wing, helicopter and UAV platforms. Being used with US Army, US Special Operations,…

UK Integrating Brimstone 2 Missile onto Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet

As reported by Reuters in their coverage of the 2015 International Defense Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: “A deal worth 200 million euros ($228 million) has been signed to equip Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets with the latest Brimstone 2 surface attack missiles. The integration is expected to be delivered into service by Britain’s Royal Air Force…