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…
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’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.
The RAND Corporation recently released a report entitled “Precision and Purpose: Airpower in the Libyan Civil War,” which assesses the impact of the NATO coalition air war in Libya from March to October 2011. Sponsored by then-Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, Gen Philip Breedlove, the report examines the origins, planning, execution and result of the air campaign to help…
At the 2015 Paris Air Show, MBDA announced the next phase in the development of our laser effector weapons system to defeat UAVs, with a new laser capable of power output up to 120kW. In May 2015, MBDA deployed a laser effector to acquire, track, and defeat a free-flying mini drone, the first time such technology has been used to…
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.…
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,…
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…
On December 16th the UK Royal Air Force announced that RAF Typhoon development was continuing as planned following three successful trials in the UK and Italy: In the Italian trial, a Stormshadow cruise missile was released successfully from an Italian Typhoon and tracked to its target by radar. Stormshadow, already used successfully by RAF Tornados, is designed to be released…
The Brazilian Navy has selected MBDA’s Sea Ceptor to provide the local area air defense for its next generation Tamandaré class corvettes. After the UK’s Royal Navy (RN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Brazil’s is now the third navy to have chosen Sea Ceptor. With discussions also well advanced with other leading navies around the world, Sea Ceptor…