HUNTSVILLE, AL – MBDA Incorporated’s GBU-44/E Viper Strike munition scored multiple direct hits from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Harvest HAWK aircraft during developmental testing at Naval Air Warfare Center’s China Lake, California Weapons Station. Viper Strike is a glide munition capable of precision attack from extended stand-off ranges using GPS-aided navigation and a semi-active laser seeker. Its small size,…
International guided weapons leader MBDA expands its footprint in the United States. ARLINGTON, Virginia: MBDA Inc., the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of missile manufacturer MBDA, has purchased Northrop Grumman’s Viper Strike munitions business, located in Huntsville, AL. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. The Viper Strike purchase is MBDA Inc.’s first acquisition in the U.S. and is part…
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, June 2, 2011: MBDA Missile Systems celebrated a milestone in the company’s U.S. history today during a ceremonial rollout of the 10,000th Diamond Back® wing assembly at their Westlake Village, California division. The Diamond Back® wing assembly is used by the US Air Force’s Small Diameter Bomb (SDB1) program. The Boeing Company is the prime contractor. In…
ORLANDO/MUNICH/ROME, September 15, 2010 – The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has completed an extensive series of Critical Design Review (CDR) events with a Summary CDR at MEADS International in Orlando, FL. The program team’s focus now moves to final build, integration and test activities leading to flight tests involving all system elements at White Sands Missile Range,…
John Pranzatelli is the President of MBDA Incorporated, reporting directly to the CEO. John leads all engineering, manufacturing and administrative functions. John joined MBDA in June 2009 as Vice President for Strategy and Business Operations and was named to his current position and to the Board of Directors in November 2012. Prior to joining MBDA, John was with Northrop Grumman…
Jerry Agee Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of MBDA Incorporated has with immediate effect approved the appointment of Fred Harrison as Vice President for Technology. In his role Fred will provide in-depth knowledge and expertise of advanced missile engineering. He will support the MBDA Incorporated campaign strategy in future technology and advanced weapons. In his capacity…
Arlington, VA. – MBDA announced the re-organization of its U.S.-based subsidiary, MBDA Incorporated as a stand-alone national company. MBDA Incorporated’s new U.S. headquarters and team are in place in Arlington, Virginia. The company will now report to its Board of Directors and the MBDA Group as a national company alongside MBDA France, MBDA UK, MBDA Italy and MBDA Germany. MBDA Incorporated…
Westlake Village, California. Following its successful demonstration of a Semi-Active Laser Guided Zuni rocket at the Navy’s test facilities at China Lake, CA. in June, MBDA Incorporated announced today it’s success during the moving target demonstration. Jim Pennock, Vice President of Guided Rocket Sector Business Development at MBDA Incorporated said “The WGU-58/B Guidance and Control system performed as predicted. We…
Westlake Village, California. MBDA Incorporated today announced the successful demonstration of a Semi-Active Laser Guided Zuni rocket at the Navy’s test facilities at China Lake, CA. utilizing the WGU-58/B Guidance and Control System developed in cooperation with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). Jim Pennock, Vice President of Guided Rocket Sector Business Development at MBDA Incorporated said “The…