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MBDA advances land version of its naval missile as European strike weapon

Europe lacks long-range strike options that provide deterrence by holding Russian assets at risk, a gap that countries are trying to patch.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

4 days ago

France picks MBDA-Safran combo to supply multiple rocket launcher

Paris snubbed competing offers from Thales and ArianeGroup, as well as from U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

6 days ago

Outgoing Leonardo boss touts ‘Michelangelo Dome,’ cyber tack as key achievements

Asked what he plans to do next, Cingolani said, “I am getting on my motorbike and will travel around Europe for a while.”

6 weeks ago

Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible

The companies said Thundart is fully designed and produced in France.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

7 weeks ago

France nears rocket artillery decision, plans ballistic missile by 2035

French defense leaders are treating the acquisition of a new rocket artillery weapon as priority for the land forces.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

2 months ago

Italian government shakes up Leonardo leadership, replacing Cingolani as CEO

Some sources said Cingolani's focus on non-kinetic priorities may have led to the surprise move, with Lorenzo Mariani of MBDA taking over the top job.

2 months ago