The General Directorate of Armaments of the French Ministry of Defense announced that MBDA will become a supplier
What is known
According to the agency, MBDA will equip a promisingdrone missiles Akeron LP, formerly known as Missile Haut de Trame. Despite the fact that we only learned about this now, the decision was made back in the summer, when Akeron LP was chosen to arm the Tiker Mk III attack helicopter manufactured by Airbus.
L'integration du missile MHT aux #Eurodronefrançais aété confirmée par l'OCCAr auprès d'@Airbus. Le missile MHT est développé par @byMBDA (appellation AKERON LP), dans le cadre du program MAST-F.#NotreDéfense
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— Direction générale de l’armement (@DGA) October 6, 2022
MBDA says the Akeron LP is the missile of the fifthgeneration, the launch range of which is up to 20 km. The Akeron family also includes the Akeron MP anti-tank missile, formerly the Missile Moyenne Portee.
In conclusion, let us say a few words about thedrone Eurodrone. This is a promising European drone, which is being developed by Airbus, Leonardo and Dassault Aviation. The first has already received a contract worth more than €7 billion for the production of 21 UAVs. It is being created for the armed forces of Germany, France, Italy, Spain in the amount of 21, 12, 15 and 12 units, respectively. The first flight is scheduled for 2027.
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In the summer of 2022, Airbusdemonstrated the Eurodrone concept at the Berlin Air Show ILA 2022. The drone will be able to reach speeds of 500 km / h and climb to a height of 13.7 km. The maximum flight time will be 40 hours. It is expected that in addition to Akeron LP, Eurodrone will be able to carry AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, as well as GBU-49 and GBU-12 Paveway II bombs. The maximum weight of the combat load will be 2300 kg.