Europe’s Premier Air-to-Air Missile Gains Next-Gen Guidance Boost
The European Meteor missile is getting a major upgrade as Spanish defense firm Indra works to sharpen one of its most critical capabilities.
Germany Orders Additional Meteor Air-to-Air Missiles
Germany’s arms procurement agency has awarded MBDA a contract to supply an additional batch of Meteor air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces.
F-35A Moves Closer to Meteor Missile Integration After Key Ground Tests
The F-35A Lightning II fighter jet has completed ground-based integration tests with the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, moving the pair closer to operational use.
Brazil Conducts First Meteor Missile Firings From Gripen E
Brazil has successfully fired the Meteor beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile from its Gripen E fighter aircraft for the first time, marking a major leap in the country’s regional air defense deterrence.
MBDA to Supply Meteor Missiles for Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets
Sweden has awarded MBDA UK a contract to provide Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the armed forces’ JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft.
Germany Tests Meteor Missile From Eurofighter for First Time
Germany has test-fired an MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile from one of its Eurofighter Typhoons for the first time.
German Eurofighters to Get Additional Meteor Missiles, Next-Gen Helmet-Mounted Display
The German Parliament’s budget committee has approved a trio of defense projects, including an additional procurement of Meteor air-to-air missiles for the German Airforce’s Eurofighter Typhoons.
South Korea Buys 100 Meteor Missiles for Upcoming Domestic Fighter Jet
South Korea’s state arms procurement agency has signed a procurement contract for 100 Meteor air-to-air missiles for the forthcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets.
German Parliament Approves $3B Guided Missile Procurement
The German Parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the procurement of guided missiles for over three billion euros.
MBDA and KAI to Explore Greater Missile Integration on FA-50, KF-21
MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to explore the integration of MBDA missiles onto KAI combat aircraft.
Japan Plans Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile for Sixth-Gen Fighter
Japan plans to develop an indigenous air-to-air missile to arm the next-generation fighter jet it has been developing with the UK and Italy.
