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MBDA Showcases a New VSHORAD

MBDA is unveiling advanced effectors for
its flagship Sky Warden counter-drone solu-
tion, as well as a new VSHORAD missile, at
the Show.

The innovative air defence capabilities fo-
cus on the new threat from drones and de-
mand for new very short range air defence
(VSHORAD) capabilities.

MBDA is also displaying ASRAAM, MICA
and Meteor missiles, which form the core of
Europe’s air dominance capabilities across
its main combat air platforms: Eurofighter At the Show, MBDA is also showcasing to Orchestrike.
Typhoon, Rafale, Gripen and F-35, as well as the major advances it has made in its
new international platforms such as KF-21. Orchestrike artificial intelligence tool for MBDA is also showcasing its innovative spir-
collaborative strike weapons. A live demon- it via its Collaborate to Innovate stand (Hall
“MBDA is the only European company able strator for the first time including real mis- 1, Stand 1230), as a hub for SMEs, research
to offer systems for every layer for air de- sile hardware and new AI-enabled datalinks, and technology organisations, universities,
fence, from C-UAS and directed energy will allow military users to immerse them- trade organisations, laboratories and insti-
weapons such as DragonFire, to ballistic selves in a unique simulated raid where the tutes to meet and build relationships and
missile defence and counter-hypersonics,” missiles react live and collaboratively to the partnerships that deliver innovation and
a company official said. developments of a tactical situation, thanks technical excellence.

WGU-59A/B Advanced Precision Kill
Weapon System (APKWS) II (single variant).

The proposed sale will improve the Czech
Republic’s capability to strengthen its home-
land defense and deter regional threats.
According to a State Department official, the
sale will contribute to its military goals of
updating capability while further enhancing
interoperability with the United States and
other allies.

The principal contractors will be Lockheed
Martin, located in Orlando, FL, and BAE
Systems, Inc., located in Nashua, NH. There
are no known offset agreements proposed
in connection with this potential sale.
“The multi-functional Hellfire missile is one
Czech Republic to Get missile for many missions,” said a Lockheed
Martin official. “Its multi-functional warhead
Lockheed Martin-made Hellfire enables the AGM-114R to neutralize a broad
set of targets previously covered by four
different warhead models - everything from
armour and air defence systems to patrol
The Government of the Czech Republic is building structures while maintaining lethal- boats and enemy combatants in SUVs or
buying 200 Lockheed Martin-made Hellfire ity against non-armoured targets. caves. Warfighters won’t have to decide
air-to-ground missiles AGM-114R and relat- ahead of time what they might encounter
ed equipment from the United States at an The U.S. State Department has made a de- and load the appropriate combination of
estimated cost of US$138.26 million. termination approving the possible Foreign missiles; with the multi-functional Hellfire
Military Sale to the Czech Republic, and the they can meet many contingencies with a
Defense Security Cooperation Agency has
The Hellfire missile (AGM-114 Romeo) is a delivered the required certification notifying single missile.”
family of air-to-surface, guided munitions Congress of this possible sale..
consisting of missile body with different “This missile can be fired from both ro-
warhead types. It is designed to provide im- The deal will include four Hellfire Captive tary-wing and unmanned platforms,” the
proved lethality against combatants within Air Training Missiles (CATM); and 600 official added.

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