MBDA Details Aquila European Hypersonic Interceptor Concept
There is now a two-horse race to develop a European hypersonic defense interceptor after MBDA entered the fray with its proposed Aquila interceptor.
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There is now a two-horse race to develop a European hypersonic defense interceptor after MBDA entered the fray with its proposed Aquila interceptor.
From Gripen fighters to MANPADS, the Swedish firm sees "this [period] as just the beginning of defense spending increases in Europe," said CEO and President Micael Johansson.
MBDA is to explore other avenues in pursuit of its development of a missile interceptor capable of dealing with hypersonic targets, CEO Eric Beranger says.
Eric Beranger, CEO at MBDA, has called for greater co-operation between European nations and manufacturers so weapons production can reach “a critical mass” and in light of the Ukraine war underlining a need for greater volumes of munitions to be produced at a faster pace compared to peacetime.
European arms manufacturers have called on the European Union to help coordinate arms purchases...