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Overview
MBDA designs, develops, and manufactures missiles and related systems for land, sea, and air forces in Europe and among allies. Its portfolio includes Meteor air-to-air missiles, Brimstone and Storm Shadow cruise missiles, Aster surface-to-air systems, and AKERON anti-tank missiles, plus future technologies like AQUILA hypersonic interceptors and DragonFire directed energy weapons. The company operates through national divisions (France, UK, Italy, Germany) and international joint ventures to ensure interoperability and provide full life-cycle support. Its goal is to strengthen sovereign defense capabilities of European customers and their allies by delivering integrated, multi-domain missile and weapons solutions.
About MBDA
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Government & Public Sector
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Le Plessis-Robinson, France
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- €44.4 billion 2025 order backlog ensures multi-year revenue from European rearmament.
- Roxel acquisition in December 2024 integrates propulsion for faster missile innovation.
- Aster production doubles in 2026 amid Ukraine-driven air defense demand surge.
What critics are saying
- US DoD terminates MBDA Inc's Special Security Agreement in 2026 over foreign ownership.
- Rheinmetall's Skyranger undercuts Aster sales across Europe within 6-12 months.
- Safran sues MBDA in 2025 over Roxel terms, disrupting Aster propulsion supply.
What makes MBDA unique
- MBDA merges Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo expertise for integrated European missile systems.
- 45 weapon systems serve 90 armed forces across air, land, and sea domains.
- National divisions in France, UK, and Italy preserve sovereign capabilities while enabling global scale.
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Company News
MBDA, Europe's largest missile maker, plans to double production of its Aster air-defence missile in 2026, CEO Éric Béranger announced. The company will increase overall missile output by 40% this year and double its five-year investment plan to support the expansion. The production surge follows heightened European demand for air defences after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East exposed capability gaps. MBDA's Aster missiles are used in the SAMP/T system, Europe's only alternative to the American Patriot system. MBDA reported €13.2 billion in order intake for 2025, with its order backlog reaching a record €44.4 billion. Sales rose to €5.8 billion from €4.9 billion. Europe accounted for 70% of orders, reflecting the region's rearmament efforts. The company, owned by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo, had already doubled missile production between 2023 and 2025.
Story MBDA employees revealed as finalists for the 2025 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards.
MBDA has invested in Hybrid Drones Ltd, a UK SME that produces the pioneering hybrid Jet-Electric Hydra 400 un-crewed aerial vehicle (UAV).This is one of the first investments by MBDA in a UK SME and a step towards future defence partnerships.
MBDA, a European defence group, has successfully completed the acquisition of Roxel, bringing the company into its European defence conglomerate by purchasing the remaining 50% stake from Safran on 19 December 2024.
As the Block 3 maintains the same non-coherent seeker of the Block 2 version, to cope with the current and future demanding scenarios in contested and electronically congested environments, and benefiting from latest homing, guidance and navigation technologies, MBDA has introduced an enhanced electronic package for the Block 3c, which is centred on a new J-band active coherent seeker provided by Thales.
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About MBDA
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Government & Public Sector
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Le Plessis-Robinson, France
Founded
2001
MBDA is Hiring for 173 Jobs on Simplify!
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