HYDIS² consortium hypersonic interceptor project proposed for funding by European Comission
The HYDIS² consortium submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation study of an endo-atmospheric interceptor. (Photo: MBDA)
The objective of HYDIS² is to study various interceptor concepts and bring to maturity the associated critical technologies to deliver the best counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interception solution.
A few months ago, the HYDIS² consortium submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation study of an endo-atmospheric interceptor against new high-end emerging threats, in the framework of the European Defence Fund 2023 work programme.
On 12 July 2023, following a positive evaluation, the European Commission proposed the project for funding.
The consortium, coordinated by MBDA, proposed HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS²), a project that brings together defence groups, institutions, SMEs and mid-caps and universities.
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It gathers the best competencies in the domains of missiles from across the EU.
France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have already confirmed their support and commitment by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) and agreeing on Initial Common Requirements.
The objective of HYDIS² is to study various interceptor concepts and bring to maturity the associated critical technologies to deliver the best counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interception solution that fulfils the four member states’ needs and addresses the needs of the European PESCO TWISTER capability programme.
The HYDIS² consortium brings together 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors in 14 European countries. The partners are ArianeGroup, AVIO, Avio Aero, Bayern-Chemie, CIRA, DLR, GKN Fokker, Lynred, MBDA España, MBDA France, MBDA Germany, MBDA Italia, OHB System, ONERA, ROXEL France, Thales LAS France, TDW, Thales Netherlands and TNO.
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