CONTENTS A HIGH TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT RANGE GROUND BASED AIR DEFENCE 12 13 High Level Area Air Defence/ATBM ASTER 30 MEADS Deployable Low Level Area Air Defence SPADA 2000 VL MICA JERNAS MISTRAL 2 MISTRAL ATLAS MISTRAL ALBI MCP MPCV 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 CONTENTS CONTENTS AIR DOMINANCE 24 25 26 Air-to-Air ASRAAM MICA METEOR Deep Strike STORM SHADOW/SCALP TAURUS KEPD 350 Precision Guided Munition AASM BANG CMP 1000 DIAMOND BACK®(Wing Kit) 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 28 30 Countermeasures SPECTRA SPIRALE ECLAIR-M DDM DDM-NG SAPHIR-M / ELIPS-NH ELIPS SAPHIR-400 SPIRIT Training System ACTIONS 32 33 34 35 45 CONTENTS CONTENTS BATTLEFIELD ENGAGEMENT MARITIME SUPERIORITY 48 49 Anti-Armour ERYX MILAN ER Airborne Anti-Armour DUAL MODE BRIMSTONE PARS 3 LR Air-to-Air for Helicopters MISTRAL ATAM 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 50 51 Naval Air Defence ASTER 15 & 30 (PAAMS) ASTER 15 (SAAM) ALBATROS VL MICA VL SEAWOLF BLOCK 2 TETRAL SIMBAD Anti-Ship EXOCET MM40 BLOCK 3 EXOCET AM39 EXOCET SM39 OTOMAT MK2 BLOCK IV MARTE MILAS Naval Deep Strike SCALP NAVAL 52 70 53 Camouflage MULTISORB® Countermining DEDALE SOUVIM 2 Loitering Munition FIRE SHADOW 71 72 73 74 75 54 55 76 56 MBDA THE EUROPEAN MISSILE SYSTEMS LEADER WITH A GLOBAL REACH Created in December 2001 following the merger of the main missile companies in France, Great Britain and Italy, MBDA has advanced to become a world leader in missiles and missile systems. Structural and organic growth, including the introduction of the former EADS/LFK of Germany within the group and the acquisition of the ramjet technology skills of Bayern Chemie, has resulted in a multinational company employing 9,500 people (60% of whom are engineers) and serving over 90 customers around the world. In-house skills cover all aspects of missile system design, development and production including seekers, guidance and propulsion systems, command and control, platform integration and testing. MBDA is the first truly integrated defence company in Europe and the only Company able to provide guided weapon systems for each branch of the Armed Forces – whether in the air, at sea or on land. Though the Company’s weapon systems have been developed with European requirements in mind, these requirements, focussing on national defence rather than wide-ranging global operations, are identical to those of many other countries. As a result, MBDA has been successfully working in partnership with customers on every continent. MBDA is also continuing its drive towards further optimisation of its industrial set-up and product offer to better meet the evolving operational requirements of both its domestic and export customers. In addition, the Company is also strategically placed to advance and develop transatlantic cooperation with the USA. 6 MBDA MEETING OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, IN THE AIR, ON LAND, AT SEA • Air Dominance MBDA either equips or is scheduled to equip many of the world’s current and future aircraft (such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter) with air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. Meteor, MICA, ASRAAM, Storm Shadow / SCALP, Taurus KEPD 350 are just some of the weapon systems that have forged MBDA’s reputation as a world leader in the air dominance sector • Ground Based Air defence MBDA’s technology has been combined with its advanced understanding of air defence architectures. Aster SAMP/T, VL MICA, Spada and Mistral are available to counter threats ranging from attacking aircraft to TBMs (Theatre Ballistic Missiles). MBDA in Germany and Italy is also involved in the important transatlantic MEADS programme • Maritime Superiority The Company has a full range of air defence and ship or air launched anti-surface weapons in its maritime superiority portfolio. As a result, MBDA is involved in equipping the latest generation of frigates, destroyers and submarines such as FREMM, Horizon, Type 45, Scorpene and Barracuda • Battlefield Engagement Modern weapons need to offer the highest levels of precision and flexibility. From close combat support weapons such as Eryx and Milan ER to airborne anti-armour weapons such as Dual Mode Brimstone and PARS 3 LR, MBDA offers a range of network-enabled solutions for modern battlefield engagement 8 ground based air defence ground based air defence HIGH LEVEL AREA AIR DEFENCE/ATBM 12 ASTER 30 MEADS DEPLOYABLE LOW LEVEL AREA AIR DEFENCE 13 Facing an Increasingly Diverse Threat Air attack is and will continue to be the main threat that most countries need to defend against. However, air superiority is expensive, logistically demanding and can never guarantee protection against the wide spectrum of emerging threats.GBAD (Ground Based Air Defence) is unquestionably the most cost-effective solution.MBDA’s technical expertise has enabled the Company to develop an impressive product range of GBAD systems to meet the wide range of potential airborne threats that the 21st century might pose towards sensitive military and civilian assets as well as deployed forces. 14 SPADA 2000 VL MICA JERNAS MISTRAL 2 MISTRAL ATLAS MISTRAL ALBI MCP MPCV 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ground based air defence ground based air defence ASTER 30 Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile MEADS Medium and Extended Air Defence System • Missile weight: 450 kg • Missile length: 4.90 m • Missile diameter: 0.18 m • Anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapon system for theatre protection (ground forces and sensitive sites and zones) • The ground-based tactical air defence system, MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defence System), to provide troop protection during out-of-area missions, NATO territory and homeland defence, and international crisis management support • ATBM capability • Main characteristics: - High tactical and strategic mobility (air-transportable) - Capable of countering saturating threats (high rate of fire and high fire power) - Reduced manpower • Equipped with two 360° radars (for surveillance and fire control), a state-of-the-art tactical operations centre and with "hit-to-kill" missiles (PAC 3 MSE), the system is operationally capable of covering the entire threat suite, including cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles • Range: in excess of 100 km • System qualification firings completed during 2006 • The strategic transportability of MEADS (C 130, A 400M) will be ensured • Being developed jointly by the United States, Germany and Italy • Delivered to the French and Italian Armed Forces • After completion of the risk reduction phase the development phase for the future tactical air defence system started in 2004 • The programme is being carried out by MEADS International Inc., a joint venture between euroMEADS (MBDA Deutschland and MBDA Italia) and Lockheed Martin 12 13 ground based air defence ground based air defence SPADA 2000 Multi-layer air defence missile system VL MICA Vertical Launch medium range air defence system • Missile weight: 240 kg • Missile length: 3.70 m • Missile diameter: 0.20 m • Enhanced all-weather air defence system for the protection of vital assets (national territory, projection forces) • Deploying the extensively proven MICA missile • All-weather, Fire and Forget • 360° coverage • Interception range: up to 20 km • Missile weight: 112 kg • Missile length: 3.10 m • Missile diameter: 0.16 m • Fires the ASPIDE 2000 semi-active missile, with a range in excess of 20 km • Capability to defeat aircraft and PGMs • Simultaneous multi-target engagement • Multi-layer command and control capability (SHORAD and VSHORAD) capability • Low manpower requirement; low cost • High tactical and strategic mobility (air-transportable) • Highly resistant to countermeasures • The solution for all tactical land based air defence requirements (fixed or mobile) • Can be engaged either autonomously or in a co-ordinated ground-based air defence • SPADA systems are in service in Italy and Spain and have been ordered by the export market • Ordered by an export customer 14 15 ground based air defence ground based air defence JERNAS Advanced local air defence system for protection of sensitive assets MISTRAL 2 Low altitude air defence missile • Missile weight: 43 kg • Missile length: 2.24 m • Missile diameter: 0.13 m • Designed to engage the most demanding threats in the most hostile conditions • Fire and Forget missile designed for all services • Advanced infrared seeker • Very high kill probability: - 3 kg warhead - Impact fuze and laser proximity fuze - High agility • Missile weight: 18.7 kg • Missile length: 1.86 m • Missile diameter: 0.09 m • System comprises Launcher with eight ready-to-fire missiles, 3D Surveillance Radar and all weather Radar Tracker • Can be readily deployed by helicopter with minimal logistical effort to the most inaccessible locations • Capable of engaging rapidly crossing or manoeuvring targets up to distances of 6.5 km • Networked for co-ordinated deployment and improved operational flexibility • Operational with 40 armed forces in 27 countries • In operational service with the UK Royal Artillery and the Royal Malaysian Army 16 17 ground based air defence ground based air defence MISTRAL ATLAS Vehicle-mounted twin MISTRAL launcher air defence system MISTRAL ALBI Vehicle-mounted twin MISTRAL turret air defence system • Missile characteristics: see MISTRAL 2 (page 17) • As a ground battery or mounted on lightweight off-road capable vehicles • Adapted for Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) or Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) for defence on the move • Missile characteristics: see MISTRAL 2 (page 17) • Ease of operation, simple training • 2 ready-to-fire MISTRAL missiles • Latest generation thermal imager and IFF easily integrated • Easy integration on a large range of vehicles • Crew protection • Ease of operation, simple training • Latest generation thermal imager and IFF easily integrated • Extremely short reaction time • Can be integrated to a fire control and coordination system such as the MCP (Mistral Coordination Post) • In service with several countries • Extremely short reaction time • Can be integrated to a fire control and co-ordination system such as the MCP (Mistral Co-ordination Post) • In service with several countries 18 19 ground based air defence ground based air defence MCP Optimised MISTRAL detection, co-ordination, command and control system MPCV Multi Purpose Combat Vehicle • Night and day co-ordination of up to twelve MISTRAL ATLAS or MISTRAL ALBI firing units • MPCV is an air-transportable vehicle equipped with a motorised turret with electro-optical sensors, a small calibre gun and four ready-to-fire missiles that can be operated from an interior firing console (or remotely from a fully mobile workstation) • Integrated on a lightweight off-road capable vehicle • Single operator consoles • Used autonomously or as part of an integrated ground based air defence • Two operational variants: for ground based air defence (with Mistral fire-and-forget missiles) and battlefield engagement (with direct line of sight Milan ER or Milan 3 missiles) • Possibility to interconnect three MCPs to create an Area Air Defence network • MPCV is reconfigurable giving it a multi-mission role: defence of sensitive assets, convoy escort and close combat operation support • Fitted with a state of the art X-band radar with a detection range of up to 30 km • The MPCS (Multi Purpose Combat System) firing console is designed to be easily integrated onto a wide range of high-mobility armoured vehicles • In service in several countries • Modular architecture for integration into a co-ordinated network and to be part of a fully digitised force • Outstanding performance in sector surveillance, threat tracking and engagement • High performance, high firepower, high mobility, 20 high crew protection, low crew workload 21 air dominance AIR TO AIR 24 air dominance ASRAAM MICA METEOR DEEP STRIKE STORM SHADOW/SCALP TAURUS KEPD 350 PRECISION GUIDED MUNITION AASM BANG CMP 1000 DIAMOND BACK (Wing Kit) COUNTERMEASURES SPECTRA SPIRALE ECLAIR-M DDM DDM-NG SAPHIR-M / ELIPS-NH ELIPS SAPHIR-400 SPIRIT TRAINING SYSTEM ACTIONS MBDA’s range of air-to-ground systems extends from two of the world’s most advanced long-range precision missiles to a low-cost extension wing kit. In each case, the Company’s technology base has resulted in optimising cost and performance in line with specified customer requirements. Significantly, these systems are suited to the full range of current and next generation air platforms. ® 25 26 28 30 32 33 Winning the Air Dominance Battle MBDA has over 50 years of experience in the design and development of air-launched weapon systems.As a result, the Company has established a depth of technical expertise allied to an impressive product range of combat proven missile systems.This range has been developed to meet the potential challenges that the 21st century conflict scenario might present, from close-range combat to long-range deep strike. This experience has also given the Company a thorough understanding of evolving future customer requirements. MBDA has a comprehensive portfolio of air-to-air products, represented by MICA, ASRAAM and METEOR, covering the air-battle space from short-range to beyond visual range. These systems have been designed to enhance the capabilities of both current and future combat aircraft in service with air forces and navies around the world. 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 air dominance air dominance ASRAAM Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile MICA Multi-mission air-to-air missile system • Missile weight: 88 kg • Missile length: 2.9 m • Missile diameter: 0.166 m • Imaging infrared seeker guarantees ultra high level of accuracy with unequalled countermeasure resistance • Multi-target/multi-mission from long BVR intercept to close-in dogfight • Missile weight: 112 kg • Missile length: 3.10 m • Missile diameter: 0.16 m • Two interoperable advanced technology seekers (active radar, imaging infrared) • ASRAAM has the off-boresight capability, the agility and the speed to defeat the enemy, first shot, first intercept, first kill’ • Outstanding manoeuvrability • Highly flexible modes for operation with aircraft sensors (radar, optronic suite, helmet mounted sight) • Designed to be compatible with all aircraft capable of firing AIM-9 and AIM-120 missiles • Unique 360° coverage • Very high resistance to countermeasures • In full operational service with the Royal Air Force on Eurofighter Typhoon and Tornado F3 and with the Royal Australian Air Force on F/A-18 • Standard air-to-air weapon system of Mirage 2000-5 and Rafale • Will equip the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter • MICA has been deployed operationally • In service with the French Air Force and Navy and several foreign air forces • The MICA missile is also used in the VL MICA land and naval air defence systems 24 25 air dominance METEOR Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) • Ordered by the UK MoD and five other European nations (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden) to meet their future air-to-air requirements • A winning European partnership comprising MBDA, Saab Bofors Dynamics and INMIZE • Provides interoperability between all of Europe’s major air forces • Dominates the air battle giving air superiority against the threat, provides an unmatched No Escape Zone • Compatible with Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, Rafale and with other advanced fighters • Integration expected on 1,000 advanced European fighter aircraft • Candidate weapon for integration onto the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter • First guided firings conducted in 2008, now entering qualification/industrialisation phase 26 27 air dominance STORM SHADOW/SCALP Conventionally-armed stand-off air-to-ground long range missile • Conventional long range precision attacks against heavily defended, hardened and high value fixed targets • STORM SHADOW has been combat proven and is in service with the RAF on the Tornado GR4. SCALP is in service with the French Air Force on the Mirage 2000D and with the Italian Air Force on IDS • Missile weight: approx. 1300 kg • Missile length: 5.10 m • Deployable day and night and in adverse weather • STORM SHADOW is a design requirement • Large launch envelope • Fire and Forget • High survivability due to: - The missile’s low level terrain following flight - Stealth and autonomous navigation (INS,GPS, terrain reference) for the UK on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter • Range: in excess of 250 km • Selected by 5 nations to equip Tornado GR4, Eurofighter Typhoon, Mirage 2000, Mirage 2000-5 MKII and Rafale 28 29 air dominance TAURUS KEPD 350 The modular stand-off air-to-ground missile for precision strike • For precision strikes against strongly hardened and high value individual or area targets • In service with the German Air Force on its Tornado IDS aircraft (also intended for its Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft) • Missile weight: approx. 1400 kg • Missile length: 5m Partners: • Designed to penetrate dense air defences in very low level terrain-following flight • Ordered by the Spanish Air Force to equip its EF-18 aircraft and also intended for its Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft • Deployable night and day and in adverse weather conditions • Highly effective dual-stage area and penetrator warhead • Highly accurate jam-resistant navigation • High survivability of both missile and platform due to stand-off range, missile flight characteristics and autonomous navigation • Programmable PIMPF fuze (for selected detonation point) • Adaptable for a wide range of platforms • Modular design for future enhancements • Range: in excess of 250 km 30 31 air dominance air dominance AASM Modular air-to-ground weapon BANG A new generation of multi-purpose insensitive bombs • Armament length: 3m • Armament weight: 330kg • A new conventional weapon comprising a guidance kit and a range extension kit to transform a bomb body into a precision guided munition • Two different classes (BANG 125 kg and BANG 250 kg) fully interchangeable with Mk 81 and Mk 82 bombs Partner: • Accurate, all-weather, stand-off multi-target weapon • Multi-purpose bombs: - Calibrated fragmentation optimised for use with a precision guidance kit against soft and semi-hardened targets - High level of penetration - Blast effect • Range in excess of 50km for high altitude release, 15km for low altitude release • AASM comprises two kits - A guidance kit available in two variants: GPS/inertial or GPS/inertial/ïnfrared-image - A range extension kit containing a rocket propeller and an aerodynamic unit • Insensitive munitions compliant • Compatible with existing fuzes (FMU14, FEU 80) and can be fitted with various guidance kits (laser, INS/GPS) • Designed for penetrating or General Purpose 250kg warheads (MK-82, BLU111, CBEMS “BANG”) or bomb bodies from 125kg to 1000kg. Also for MBDA’s CMP penetrator • In service with the French Navy • Compliant with MIL-STD-1553/1760 interfaces and NATO standard suspension lugs spacing • Zero maintenance concept • Combat proven • Developed and produced by Sagem Défense Sécurité 32 33 air dominance air dominance CMP 1000 Advanced bunker penetrating bomb DIAMOND BACK® Low-cost range expansion wing kit • Missile weight: • 1,000 kg bomb providing penetration and blast 2,000lbs capabilities and the ability to defeat bunkers • Missile length: and other fortifications constructed around 2,472mm specifications designed to resist other existing • Missile diameter hardened penetration bombs 457 mm • CMP 1000’s patented “stepped diameter” bomb body shape facilitates the passage of the bomb intact through the bunker wall before detonating on the other side • Partly to facilitate cracking but mainly to provide grip and to prevent glancing off the outer surface of a fortified wall, CMP 1000 features a “teeth” structure (or a serrated profile) on the bomb body nose • Same shape and balance as a standard NATO 2,000 lb Mk-84 bomb body, therefore suitable for integration on all aircraft qualified to carry this bomb • Can be equipped with existing guidance kits • When equipped with guidance kits such as AASM and a range extension kit, CMP 1000 becomes a high precision stand-off weapon • First step development has been completed and CMP 1000 was successfully tested for perforation performance and thereby validated in December 2008 • CMP 1000 first step development has been carried out to meet the requirements of a 34 potential export customer • Low-cost high performance - increases stand-off range significantly and weapon footprint by up to 12 times • Compatible with JDAM family and Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) • Operational benefits include: - Additional survivability for the bomber/fighter aircraft - Enables the attack of multiple, widely separated targets from a single release point - Small package size to maximise weapon loadout and compatibility with a wide range of platforms • Successfully demonstrated on 250 lb SSBREX and 2000 lb JDAM - thus scaleable across a range of payloads • Selected for SDB and entered service with the USAF in 2006 • In 2005, MBDA was awarded a contract to develop Active Diamond Back® with integral flight controls 35 air dominance air dominance SPECTRA Integrated self-protection system for the Rafale SPIRALE Mirage 2000 decoying and missile warning system Partner: • System developed in co-operation with Thales • MBDA responsible for decoying and missile detection systems and danger-level assessment functions • Totally integrated into the airframe, aircraft system and ICMS EW suite • Covers the whole threat spectrum (RF, IR, EO) • Advanced multi-threat dispenser • IR missile-detector • In service with the French Navy and Air Force • In service on all versions of Mirage 2000 36 37 air dominance air dominance ECLAIR-M Additional decoy dispenser DDM Missile warning system • Extension of capacity for the Mirage 2000 SPIRALE decoying system • Two colour IR imaging system • Passive system: no impact on stealthiness • Multiplies the IR decoy capacity by four • Detects missiles from moment of launch • Can also use RF decoys • Rejects clutter • In service with the French Air Force on the Mirage 2000 series and available for export • Generates an alarm only for threatening missiles • In co-operation with SAGEM • In service on Mirage 2000 and Rafale 38 39 air dominance air dominance DDM-NG New generation missile warning system for Rafale SAPHIR-M / ELIPS-NH Decoying self-protection system for Tiger and NH-90 helicopters • State-of-the-art infrared staring array technology • Cartridge dispenser covering the whole threat spectrum with manual, semi-automatic and automatic modes • Long detection range • Two to six dispensers • Advanced algorithms ensure very low false alarm rate • Advanced software programmable by the user • Compatible with NATO ammunition standards and advanced decoys • Very large field of view • High angular accuracy compliant with DIRCM needs • In mass production for NH-90 and Tiger helicopters • Form, fit, function replacement for DDM on Rafale • Can be adapted for integration on other aircraft 40 41 air dominance air dominance ELIPS Decoying self-protection system for aircraft SAPHIR-400 Expendable dispensing system for A400M • Chaff & Flare dispenser covering the whole threat spectrum with manual, semi-automatic and automatic modes • Very large decoy capacity • Fully compatible with all decoy categories and formats • Offering active protection for the best cost-to-efficiency factor • High rate of firing and low reaction time • Advanced software fully programmable by the user • Two to six dispensers, high decoy capacity • Advanced software fully programmable by the user • High reliability and safety • Under integration with in the A400M Defensive Aids system • Compatible with NATO ammunition standards and advanced decoys • Suitable for all aircraft, already in service on Cougar, Panther, Sokol, Caracal, Embraer 145, C160, C130, Mirage 5 42 43 air dominance air dominance SPIRIT Decoying self-protection system for heavy aircraft ACTIONS Rangeless Air Combat Training Inter-Operable NATO System • Decoy dispenser able to manage all types of decoy ammunition • Designed for dynamic real-time combat training with the added safety of in-built collision avoidance • Capable of simultaneous management of six different types of decoy • Based on an electronic subsystem contained in a missile-shaped pod and a ground station subsystem • Fully programmable • Adaptable protection for heavy aircraft IR and RF signature • In service with the Royal Air Force on five different aircraft as its main in-combat training system (RAIDS), and in several other countries around the world • Management of dispensing sectors, up to eight • In service on C130 and C160 transport aircraft • Potential for use by the army and navy for joint operations training 44 45 battlefield engagement battlefield engagement ANTI-ARMOUR 48 ERYX MILAN ER 49 AIRBORNE ANTI-ARMOUR 50 DUAL MODE BRIMSTONE PARS 3 LR Meeting the Needs of the Modern Battlefield The requirements of modern warfare have brought about a re-evaluation of traditional close and deep battle doctrines. Armed forces on the move need to be equipped with portable or highly mobile, easy to use systems that are effective at short and medium ranges against what has become a very diverse target set. Recent operations have shown that these systems need to be both offensive and defensive. They should be capable of providing offensive fire support to neutralise targets, ranging from snipers operating from buildings, to trucks and bunkers as well as carrying out the traditional defensive anti-armour role. To move against well-defended enemy forces, modern armies also need the support of air-launched ground attack capable of the highest levels of precision at both short and extended ranges. Most importantly, the future battlespace will place increasing emphasis on a fully networked military, with joint force assets integrated in real-time. This has led MBDA to define new weapons for the battlefield of today and tomorrow. 51 AIR-TO-AIR FOR HELICOPTERS 52 MISTRAL ATAM CAMOUFLAGE 53 MULTISORB® COUNTERMINING 54 DEDALE SOUVIM 2 55 LOITERING MUNITION 56 FIRE SHADOW battlefield engagement battlefield engagement ERYX Infantry weapon for short range combat MILAN ER Medium range weapon system for close combat operations • Ammunition weight: 13 kg • Ammunition length: 0.92 m • Missile calibre: 135 mm • Man-portable anti-tank and multirole fire support weapon against all ground targets • The latest generation high firepower weapon • New technologies, new • Ideal weapon for infantry platoons, rapid deployment forces, special forces and commandos • 95% of targets hit and more than 7,000 firings performed • Main characteristics: - Low signature launch (and proven firing capability in enclosed spaces) - Day and night, all weather capabilities - Direct attack, wire guidance - High hit probability on extremely mobile targets - Very high efficiency (tandem warhead) - Resistant to countermeasures • Range: 50 to 600 m • More than 57,000 missiles ordered by 7 countries performances system specifically designed for land combat • Lethal against all visible forces involved in sustained and demanding targets at ranges up to close combat operations 3,000 m • Combines lethality, precision and the versatility • Digital technology firing post to address all the threats of the modern • Integrated day and night battlefield, static or moving, ranging from the sights most heavily armed tank to targets such as • Ready for future evolutions fortifications and infrastructures • Optimised overall cost of • Suitable for both urban and open terrain ownership thanks to Man In The Loop (MITL) operation for avoidance of collateral damage, friendly fire and to comply with increasingly complex rules of engagement • Maintenance free, high lethality 3,000 m range missile • Fully digital firing post with integral day and night sights, compatible with NCW and other external connections • Firing post ergonomics, robustness and ease of operation reflect the requirements of diverse modern operations • Low acquisition, training and support costs • Fully compatible with existing in-service Milan equipment and infrastructures • Full Milan ER system deliveries available in 2011 48 49 battlefield engagement battlefield engagement DUAL MODE BRIMSTONE Advanced anti-armour weapon PARS 3 LR Long range multi-target Fire and Forget weapon system • Advanced millimetric wave radar seeker combined with a STANAG 3733 compliant Semi-Active Laser seeker • Missile weight: 50 kg • Missile length: 1.8 m • Missile diameter: 0.18 m • Designed to neutralise mobile and stationary targets ranging from tanks equipped with the latest generation armour protection to bunkers, infrastructure and other high value targets • Missile weight: 49 kg (including launch tube) • Missile length: 1.6 m • Missile diameter: 159 mm • Can operate in single mode or in dual SAL and RF guidance mode selectable from the aircraft to engage all ground targets with precision • Integral weapon on the Tiger helicopter • Fire and Forget, lock on before launch system ensuring high crew and platform survivability • Ability to engage any static or fast moving/manoeuvring target • Man-in-the-loop capability to enable use under restrictive rules of engagement • HUD (Head Up Display) • Salvo firing system (up to four missiles) to engage and track multiple targets • Tandem shaped charge / blast effect warhead with high lethality against a wide range of targets • Passive IR system with high jamming resistance and selectable missile trajectories (direct or lofted) • Very low collateral damage • Good stand-off range ensures the greatest platform survivability • Tandem warhead for increased lethality against modern ERA • In service with the Royal Air Force on Tornado GR4 • Missile range (6,000 m) compliant with all known requirements • Suitable for operation from a wide range of fixed wing aircraft such as Gripen, Hawk,F/A-18, F-16, Mirage 2000, Rafale, UAV’s such as Reaper and Mantis and is a design requirement for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter • Ordered by the German Army, delivery of launcher completed, missile deliveries to start in 2010 50 51 battlefield engagement battlefield engagement MISTRAL ATAM Air-to-air system for helicopters based on the MISTRAL 2 missile MULTISORB® Vehicle Stealth Kit • Missile characteristics: see MISTRAL 2 (page 17) • Four ready-to-fire missiles (two launchers) to provide the helicopter with self-protection against air threats and to perform escort or protection of air-mobile forces • A lightweight, extremely durable 3D structured synthetic fabric providing a high level of stealth for a wide range of vehicles and other applications (such as shelters, machine gun posts etc.) • Weight: 1.5 – 3.0 kg/m2 • Thickness: 5 -10 cm • Usable throughout the helicopter’s flight envelope without limitations • A passive, low cost solution to reduce a vehicle’s signature in three different domains: visual, infrared (I, II and III bands) and microwave (the radar domain between 4 – 100 GHz) • It can be fully integrated into the combat suite and is adaptable to any type of helicopter • Multi-mission capability • In full operational service on the French Army Aviation Gazelle and on the Tiger attack helicopter. Selected by the South African Air Force for its Rooivalk combat helicopter and ordered by India for the its Dhruv helicopter • Available in different version as well as foliage, sand, snow and other camouflage options • Cut to size and shape by MBDA for retrofitting • Destined for the French Army’s Souvim 2 mine clearance vehicles 52 53 battlefield engagement battlefield engagement DEDALE Magnetic signature duplicator SOUVIM 2 Countermine route clearance system • Cost-effective upgrade to in service mine clearing equipments • A dedicated system for mine clearing missions • Capable of tackling all types of mine • Compatible with all rollers, flails and ploughs • High survivability and crew protection • Resistant to countermeasures • Decoy package allows fast convoy movement • Easy vehicle installation, low-power requirement • Available off the shelf • Designed for evolution to accommodate future detection packages • Available off-the-shelf • Next generation re-programmable • Selected by the French Army • Range: in excess of 3 m from the centre of antennae • Selected by the French Army 54 55 battlefield engagement FIRE SHADOW Indirect Fire Precision Attack Capability • Organic, Timely, Enduring and Affordable • Fixed, mobile and time-sensitive surface targets by day and night • ~ 100km range • ~ 10hrs endurance • Propeller driven • Day-night operations • 2-way data link communications • ~ 5,000ft –10,000ft operating altitude • Cost comparable to current generation tactical guided rockets • Loitering capability • Very precise with Operator-in-the-Loop (OITL) control • Small warhead with low collateral damage • Long endurance • Effective across Spectrum of Conflict and in complex and urban scenarios • MBDA awarded Assessment Phase Contract in June 2008 • Two Fire Shadow firings in 2008 and in April 2009 as part of a successful development programme 56 maritime superiority maritime superiority NAVAL AIR DEFENCE 60 ASTER 15 & 30 (PAAMS) ASTER 15 (SAAM) ALBATROS VL MICA VL SEAWOLF BLOCK 2 TETRAL SIMBAD Naval Air Defence MBDA has developed a broad range of weapon systems solutions covering the full spectrum of capabilities for either blue water or littoral operations. The modern threat to surface ships is highly diverse and could range from an isolated attack by a Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) to a full-scale saturating attack involving skimming anti-ship missiles and combat aircraft. To counter this threat, MBDA has developed the most comprehensive range of naval defence systems. These are based on five families of missiles: ASPIDE, ASTER, MISTRAL, MICA and SEAWOLF. 61 62 63 64 65 66 maritime superiority maritime superiority ASTER 15 & 30 (PAAMS) Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) ASTER 15 (SAAM) Surface-to-Air Anti-Missile (SAAM) weapon system • Vertical launch missile system based on ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 missiles • Missile weight: ASTER 15 - 310 kg ASTER 30 - 450 kg • Missile length: ASTER 15 - 4.20 m ASTER 30 - 4.90 m • Missile diameter: ASTER 15 - 0.18 m ASTER 30 - 0.18 m • Anti-missile and anti-aircraft missile for warship self-defence and protection of nearby vessels, notably against sea-skimming anti-ship missiles • Missile weight: 310 kg • Missile length: 4.20 m • Missile diameter: 0.18 m • Integration of the following three operational requirements: - Self Defence - Local Area Defence of nearby vessels - Fleet Area Defence • Vertical launch giving 360° engagement capability • Unique combination of aerodynamic and direct thrust vector control • Unique combination of aerodynamic and direct thrust vector control • Development in co-operation between France and Italy (FSAF contracts) • Range: ASTER 15 in excess of 30 km ASTER 30 up to 100 km • Range: in excess of 30 km • In service with the French Navy on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, the Sawari II frigates of the Royal Saudi Naval Force and ordered by several foreign navies • Ordered to equip: - Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers (Sea Viper) - French HORIZON frigates (PAAMS E) - Italian ORIZZONTE frigates (PAAMS E) • ASTER missile-based air defence systems will also equip the Franco-Italian FREMM frigates • ASTER missile-based air defence systems will also equip the Franco-Italian FREMM frigates 60 61 maritime superiority maritime superiority ALBATROS Naval surface-to-air missile system VL MICA Vertical Launch point and close area air defence system • 240 kg • Missile length: 3.70 m • Missile diameter: 0.20 m • Well proven, all-weather capability surface-to-air missile system using the multirole ASPIDE missile • Provides an outstanding self-defence capability against all types of air threat including saturating aircraft and anti-ship missiles • Missile characteristics: see MICA (page 25) • Two missile versions can be supplied with the system: - the baseline ASPIDE for point defence - the ASPIDE 2000 for close area or consort ships defence • Based on the extensively proven MICA missile • All weather • 360º coverage • Self-guided (inertial + homing guidance) with no dedicated onboard sensors • Designed to combat threats from aircraft and missiles (either sea skimming or diving), UAVs, helicopters and PGMs • Fully automatic engagement capability • High resistance to ECM and clutter • Interception range: up to 20 km • The system is available with three versions of the launcher (four, six or eight cells) to suit ship fitting requirements • Compact launch canisters contain integral efflux ducts enabling simple and modular installation • In service in 14 countries worldwide on ships of different classes from OPVs to destroyers and aircraft carriers • No onboard maintenance • Vertical Launch System canister validated • Ordered by export customer navies 62 63 maritime superiority maritime superiority VL SEAWOLF BLOCK 2 Naval anti-missile system TETRAL Lightweight naval air defence system • Point defence system offering rapid reaction defence against multiple missile and aircraft attack • Missile weight: 140 kg • Missile length: 3m • Missile diameter: 0.18 m • Designed to complement existing air defence of large warships or as the main air self-defence of smaller vessels • 600 kg (including 4 missiles) • Missile characteristics: see MISTRAL 2 (page 17) • Fully automatic engagement capability • Provides 360º coverage • Rapid fire capability with thrust vector controlled turnover phase • Four ready-to-fire MISTRAL missiles on a stabilised launcher • Anti-aircraft, anti-missile capability • Arc of fire: -16º to + 75º in elevation and up to 310º in bearing • Optimised lethality with blast fragmentation warhead and proximity fuze • Sealed launch canisters requiring no onboard maintenance • Remote control from operations room • Automatic engagement capability • Reloading: less than 1 min/missile • Compact • Low maintenance • Anti-FIAC • In service on the corvettes of an export customer 64 65 • Launch canisters contain integral efflux ducts enabling simple and flexible installation • VL SEAWOLF Block 1 is currently the principal air defence capability for Royal Navy Type 23 frigates and is in service with several foreign navies • The SEAWOLF Block 2 missile, compatible with existing SEAWOLF missile systems, entered service with the Royal Navy in 2005 maritime superiority SIMBAD Naval lightweight twin launcher for ship self-defence • Two ready-to-fire MISTRAL missiles • Designed for any ship type • Anti-aircraft and anti-sea skimming missile system • Total weight: 260 kg (including 2 missiles) • Missile characteristics: see MISTRAL 2 (page 17) • Easy integration and low maintenance • Arc of fire: -10º to 55º in elevation and up to 310º in bearing • Manually operated and simple to use • Reloading: less than 1 min/missile • Lightweight launcher for simple installation • Anti-FIAC • In service with the French Navy and onboard ships of several other navies 66 maritime superiority maritime superiority ANTI-SHIP 70 EXOCET MM40 BLOCK3 EXOCET AM39 Anti-Ship 71 72 EXOCET SM39 OTOMAT MK2 BLOCK IV MARTE MILAS 73 The ability to neutralise a surface target, submarine or shore battery before that target can launch its own anti-surface weapons is essential for Maritime Superiority. In littoral warfare conditions, the anti-surface weapon system, together with its mission planning capability must be able to achieve correct target designation. Attacks from small, fast intruders are increasingly likely and the warship must be able to react with a short range, quick-reaction system. Submarines, be they in blue waters or the littoral, still pose a major threat to surface groups and a quick reaction all-weather response is essential. 74 75 NAVAL DEEP STRIKE Naval Deep Strike 76 SCALP NAVAL International waters offer the advantages of permanence and proximity to several areas of potential crisis at the same time. Strategically positioned naval forces, suitably equipped with a naval, deep strike capability, are able to deliver a strong deterrent message to a potential foe. Benefiting from the effort already invested in the highly acclaimed, air-launched STORM SHADOW / SCALP European cruise missile system, MBDA has demonstrated its ability to minimise cost and risk in the development of SCALP NAVAL. maritime superiority maritime superiority EXOCET MM40 BLOCK3 Future generation long range anti-ship missile system EXOCET AM39 Air-launched anti-ship missile • Open ocean, littoral warfare and coastal land attack capability • Maximum range: In excess of 180 km • Speed: High subsonic • Trajectory: Sea skimming • Launched from combat aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and medium or heavy weight helicopters at stand-off ranges outside enemy air defence • Missile weight: 670 kg • Missile length: 4.69 m • Missile diameter: 0.35 m • High level of operational flexibility with waypoints and land over-flight • Operational benefits: same as MM40 • Range: 50 - 70 km • Comprehensive mission planning • Turbojet propulsion • In service with the French Navy and 11 export • Utilises advanced seeker of MM40 Block2 plus enhanced navigation (GPS and laser gyro) customers • High level of commonality with existing EXOCET MM40 Block1 or Block2 (launching system and logistic support) • Range: 180 km • Ordered by the French Navy and by export countries 70 71 maritime superiority maritime superiority EXOCET SM39 Submarine-launched anti-ship missile OTOMAT MK2 BLOCK IV Long range shipborne anti-ship missile system • Missile weight: 655 kg • Missile length: 4.69 m • Missile diameter: 0.35 m • Launched from torpedo tubes in a selfpropelled and guided capsule (VSM) up to the surface • Upgraded version of the OTOMAT Mk2 missile system, already in service with several navies • Missile weight: 770 kg • Missile length: 4.46 m • Missile diameter: 0.40 m • Main characteristics: - Wide launching envelope (in terms of the submarine’s depth, speed and course) - Discreet exit from water with very low maximum altitude to avoid radar detection • All-weather, long range shipborne anti-ship missile system with a proven OTHT (Over The Horizon Targeting) capability • Improved system capabilities: short reaction time, better target identification, collateral damage reduction and mission planning capability • In service with the French Navy and several other navies • Terminal sea skimming, 3D way-points • Uplink to update in-flight target position • Improved mid-course guidance with GPS • Upgraded radar seeker • New ECCM and anti-CIWS provide the missile with a very high penetration capability • Range: in excess of 150 km • In service with the Italian Navy 72 73 maritime superiority maritime superiority MARTE Medium range anti-ship weapon for helicopters and ships MILAS Shipborne anti-submarine weapon system • Missile weight: 310 kg • Missile length: 3.80 m • Missile body maximum diameter: 0.316 m • MARTE MK2/N System weight (excluding missile): 2 x single ~ 1500 kg 2 x twin ~ 3000 kg 2 x quad ~ 5400 kg • Both the helicopter-launched weapon (MARTE MK2/S) and the ship-launched weapon (MARTE MK2/N) deploy the same missile • MILAS is designed to deliver the MU 90 torpedo as well as any other light torpedo • Missile weight: 800 kg (including torpedo) • Missile length: 6 m (including torpedo) • Missile diameter: 0.46 m • Both weapons feature short reaction time, Fire and Forget, inertial navigation, high target selectivity and warhead lethality allowing effective operation in littoral and blue water environments • Derived from the OTOMAT missile • Uplink to update missile trajectory and torpedo settings • Provides ship or group with defence against all submarine types • Range in excess of 30 km with a powerful mission planning system (way points, terminal sea skimming profile, simultaneous attack from different directions) • Very fast reaction time up to torpedo release • Same launching subsystem as OTOMAT allowing combined ASW and AsuW operations • Missile is similar to the MARTE MK2 already in service with the Italian Navy’s SH-3D helicopters but features an enhanced RF homing system • Range: in excess of 35 km • In service with the Italian Navy • MARTE MK2/N, ordered by an export customer, is suitable for a wide range ofships from 30 m to 50 m+ and is available in several launcher configurations: single, flat or stacked twin, quad (with easy upgrades from a smaller to a larger configuration) • MARTE MK2/S has been integrated and qualified on the new AW101 and the NH-90 helicopters and is in production 74 75 maritime superiority SCALP NAVAL Conventionally armed naval stand-off land attack missile • Very long range ship and submarine launched cruise missile • Benefits from the air-launched experience and equipment developed during the Storm Shadow / SCALP programme • Vertically launched from surface ships and from the torpedo tubes of submarines • Deployable day / night and in all environmental conditions • Once launched, behaves as the air-launched Storm Shadow / SCALP • Metric accuracy • High survivability • Ordered by the French DGA for the French Navy’s multi-mission FREMM frigates and Barracuda nuclear-powered attack submarines • First deliveries scheduled for 2013 (for the FREMM) 76