Key Takeaways
- MBDA receives new contract for additional Meteor missiles.
- Order placed through the Meteor Integrated Joint Programme Office.
- Meteor is a six-nation European program with Germany as one of its development partners.
Germany has ordered more Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles from MBDA, continuing the six-nation European program’s development. This contract was placed through the Meteor Integrated Joint Programme Office on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support. According to MBDA CEO Eric Béranger, this order reflects continued confidence in a program that unites cutting-edge technologies from six partner nations.