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defense23 days ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's Meteor Option Hinges on Securing Saab Gripen Fighters

Ukraine appears poised to gain MBDA's Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, but the transfer hinges on Kyiv obtaining Saab Gripen fighters (or Rafale). Defense officials say Meteors would be a natural part of a Gripen package; however, delivery timelines depend on Gripen availability, with three years for new Gripen Es and possibly quicker options via secondhand Gripen C/D. The Meteor's ramjet propulsion and data-link offer extended range and better end-game performance, potentially offsetting Russia's long-range R-37M, but the weapons could pose intelligence risks if they end up on Russian soil. No final sale has been concluded despite letters of intent; the plan signals a broader rearmament of Ukraine's air force if fighter deliveries proceed.

via The War Zone|

#air-to-air-missiles #defense #gripen

defense24 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Eyes Meteor Missiles to Arm Gripen Fleet

Ukraine and Sweden discussed potentially delivering MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles alongside Saab Gripen jets to Kyiv, a move that would boost Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian aircraft from long range. The Meteor is Europe’s leading AAM, capable of over 75 miles at Mach 4 and compatible with Gripen, Rafale, and Eurofighter Typhoon. A deal to export up to 150 Gripen jets to Ukraine has been floated but is not finalized, and the Meteor transfer could be part of broader future aid including air defense, radars, electronic warfare systems, and drones.

via Business Insider|

#defense #gripen #mbda

defense2 years ago•1 min saved

"MBDA's British arm secures $5 billion contract to enhance Poland's air defense system"

MBDA's British arm has signed a $4.92 billion deal to supply Poland with ground-based air defense systems, boosting Poland's Narew air defense program and enhancing European security amid the conflict in Ukraine. The system will be capable of launching missiles at air threats, including cruise missiles and fighter jets, at ranges of over 40 kilometers. The agreement, the largest commercial deal between Britain and Poland, includes extensive technology transfer for the production of rockets and launchers in Poland.

via Reuters|

#air-defense #defense #defense-systems

defense2 years ago•2 min saved

MBDA pushes for Europe's first hypersonic interceptor with Aquila concept.

MBDA is leading a consortium of 19 companies and 30 suppliers from 14 European countries to conceptualize a prototype hypersonic interceptor for Europe over the next three years. The consortium includes France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, and the plan is for the four nations underwriting HYDIS2 to choose one counter-hypersonic interceptor concept to push forward. The company has been at work on counter-hypersonic technology for roughly the past four years, and the development of Aquila is linked to the EU-funded TWISTER program.

via Defense News|

#consortium #counter-hypersonic-technology #defense