MBDA and Lockheed Martin entered a MoU in May to jointly explore the market for integration of MBDA naval missile systems into Lockheed Martin’s launching systems.
The launch of a Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) surface-to-air missile from a Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) will be demonstrated later in 2013. A defence spokesperson told Shephard a single ejection would take place in the UK in the latter half of the year.
CEO of MBDA Antoine Bouvier said: ‘Possessing the broadest range of naval missiles on the market, there is a strong logic for MBDA to join forces with Lockheed
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Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.
The delivery acceptance of the future USS Pierre marks the conclusion of the construction phase for the Independence-variant.
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) created new units, including five Programme Executive Offices (PEOs), to facilitate and speed up the procurement of new capabilities.
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