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MBDA Putting Anti-Ship engine significantly increasing the missile’s
effective range. Marte ER has the same
interfaces, and logistic support doctrine
Missile Portfolio on Show as Marte MK2/S. This means no platform
hardware changes are required for those
already qualified for the Marte family, such
as NFH90 and AW101.
European missile major MBDA is show- is a multiplatform missile family thanks to
casing a wide range of missile equipment its medium weight and size class, which The game-changing Meteor missile is also
at the ongoing Defence & Security 2023 in makes it the optimal response to medium being offered for Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)
Bangkok with an emphasis on its anti-ship range threats. It has been designed to be Gripen fighters to provide air superiority.
missile portfolio. “MBDA’s portfolio covers used on fast jets and the new generation, MBDA is also offering the Brimstone preci-
all segments of the military’s missile needs. naval versions of the European NFH90 and sion munition to the RTAF. Other products
MBDA is therefore able to supply missiles to AW101 helicopters. Derived from the Marte being showcased are the VL MICA NG (land
meet the requirements of any new projects MK2/S the Marte ER version differs main- and naval), MISTRAL (ATLAS 2 and SIMBAD
initiated by the Royal Thai Armed Forces. ly through the introduction of a turbojet RC TURRET).
This includes new projects or upgrades to
existing naval platforms, aircraft upgrades,
and tailor made ground based air defence
solutions from short to medium ranges,” a
company spokesperson told Daily News.
According to the spokesperson, MBDA’s
Exocet MM40B3C and MARTE-ER are able
to provide a complete anti-surface solution
for naval vessels from first rank warships
to smaller military vessels, together with a
coastal battery capability for both missiles.

The Marte ER (Extended Range) is a missile
with a range of 100 km while the Exocet
MM40 Block 3 has a range of 200 km. The
Marte ER represents the third generation of
the Marte family of anti-ship missiles and

UAE National

Pavilion Show-

cases Defence

Industry Growth

Eager to build strategic partnerships and and electronic warfare capabilities, Yahsat Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX
expand their footprint in Southeast Asia, is highlighting its satellite communication 2025).
seven UAE defence firms have brought their technology solutions. GAL-AMMROC is pro-
technological innovations to the ongoing moting its aircraft MRO capabilities and ser-
show. vices while Bin Hilal Enterprises is seeking According to Mona Ahmed Al Jaber,
attention for its land systems capabilities. Chairwoman of EDCC, The UAE’s partic-
ipation at the Show is a significant step
The companies are exhibiting under the IGG is display an armoured vehicle fitted towards realising the vision of enhancing the
aegis of the Emirates Defence Companies with RAAD 1 RWS System.
Council (EDCC) at the UAE National Pavilion. sector and nurturing local capabilities that
State-owned defence conglomerate EDGE, meet the operational needs of the country’s
Yahsat, International Golden Group (IGG), Also making their presence felt at the Show defence sector. The EDCC is dedicated to
GAL-AMMROC, and Bin Hilal Enterprises are Abu Dhabi Department of Economic empowering strategic partnerships between
are among the companies showcasing their Development (ADDED), which is highlighting local companies and global companies.
products and capabilities. While EDGE is its role in helping international companies The Show provides an opportunity for UAE
displaying autonomous systems, naval sys- set up operations in Abu Dhabi, and IDEX defence companies to foster local supply
tems, arms, ammunitions products, cyber, LLC, which promoting the International chains and open up new markets.
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