France-based missile giant MBDA continues its relentless push into 2026, promising a €5 billion investment spree and doubling missile production. The strategic pivot follows a series of high-profile contract wins, including a significant METEOR order from Germany and successful trials for the THUNDART artillery system. MBDA’s collaborative approach shines in the NATO GBAD Concept Study (Modularity), while its SPEAR mini-cruise missile aces flight tests on the F-35B. With France, Germany, and other European nations increasingly prioritizing defense spending, MBDA is primed to capitalize on this momentum.
Technology & Capability Trends
Technology
Mentions
Assessment
Missile Production
1
Doubled production and €5B investment boosts European capabilities
METEOR Missiles
1
Reflects multinational collaboration in defense capabilities
THUNDART Artillery System
1
Successful launch paves way for DGA’s LRU replacement decision
SPEAR Mini-Cruise Missile
1
First flight on F-35B marks significant step towards operational deployment
Contract & Market Landscape
Deal
Value (USD)
Geography
Notes
MBDA: stepping up to a new strategic dimension
5400.0M
Europe
€5 billion investment in European soil, plus missile production boost
What to Watch
MBDA’s pursuit of additional contracts following THUNDART’s successful launch
Progress on NATO GBAD Concept Study (Modularity) and potential follow-on orders
Spear mini-cruise missile’s integration on other platforms post-F-35B flight tests