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MBDA

European leader in missile systems

mbda-systems.com

Headquarters: France
Founded year: 2001
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about MBDA

In short: MBDA accelerated its production and innovation, securing major deals for air defense and missile systems while expanding its global reach.

Company announcements

July 23 MBDA

MBDA and partners sign collaboration agreement for GCAP

The Sovereign Effects Partners agree on a new operating model for effects optimisation and digital integration, supporting Edgewing's delivery of the GCAP platform.

July 20 MBDA

MBDA and General Atomics announce SPEAR integration commitment

The MOU signed at Farnborough covers integration onto MQ-9B and Gambit 6 aircraft, enabling enhanced precision strike capabilities.

July 20 MBDA

MBDA showcases SPEAR missile's maturity and production readiness

The miniature cruise missile is transitioning to low-rate initial production with first deliveries in early 2027.

July 15 MBDA

MBDA appoints Jean-Brice Dumont as CEO

He succeeds Eric Béranger effective 1 November 2026, bringing extensive aerospace and defence experience.

Media coverage

July 30 The Wall Street Journal

Infernos in France Threaten Cluster of Defense and Aerospace Factories

Wildfires tearing through a historic region for the sectors have prompted Airbus, Thales and MBDA to...

July 15 La Tribune

Jean-Brice Dumont (Airbus) will replace Eric Béranger at the head of missile maker MBDA

Head of military aircraft at Airbus, Jean-Brice Dumont should officially take up his position in the fourth quarter of 2026.

July 14 Defense Daily

European Companies To Jointly Develop New Missile Defense Interceptor

Airbus Defense and Space, the Netherlands' Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, France's Safran Electronics & Defense, and Thales on July 14 signed a letter of...

July 14 La Tribune

Airbus, Destinus, MBDA, Safran and Thales want to jointly develop an air defense system against ballistic missiles.

Ukraine and nine European countries, as well as five European defense industry groups, have launched a European anti-ballistic coalition. The industrial consortium, named...

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