Germany Launches Taurus Neo Cruise Missile Production With MBDA

1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent · Source ID: SRCE-2025-1766153048251-1536

European Missile Manufacturer Secures New Contract Linked to Germany's Next-Generation Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Germany has launched production of the Taurus Neo cruise missile with MBDA, a European missile manufacturer. The contract is linked to Germany’s next-generation air-launched cruise missile and aims to prepare serial production. According to AeroTime, work on new technologies had already begun under a maintenance and modernization contract awarded in December 2024. The latest agreement is designed to accelerate the availability of the Neo standard while expanding industrial capacity for future production. The Taurus Neo missile is expected to be integrated on the Eurofighter Typhoon, ensuring continuity of Germany’s air-launched deep-strike capability.

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Key Takeaways

MBDA secured a new contract linked to Germany’s next-generation Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missile.
The contract is intended to prepare the serial production of the Taurus Neo missile.
Large-scale manufacturing planned at a production site in Germany.
Work on new technologies for Taurus Neo had already begun under a maintenance and modernization contract awarded in December 2024.

MBDA AeroTime

Strategic Implications

This agreement may indicate Germany’s priority on rebuilding its long-range strike capabilities. The deployment of the Taurus Neo missile could strengthen Germany’s air-launched deep-strike capability, potentially offsetting the planned retirement of the Luftwaffe’s Tornado strike aircraft by 2030.