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.
moreRAND Report Highlights the Brimstone Missile’s Precision in Libya
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
moreMBDA Developing Laser to Destroy Small UAVs, Protect Critical Infrastructure
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
moreSupporting 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
moreViper-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
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