MBDA, with its 10,000 employees, is a leading global player in its field of activity, with an annual turnover of 2 billion Euros (approximately $US 2 billion), an order book of more than 13 billion Euros and over 70 customers in the world.

MBDA was the result of the merging of the following companies:

Matra BAe Dynamics (50% BAE SYSTEMS and 50% EADS).
EADS-Aerospatiale Matra Missiles (100% EADS)
Alenia Marconi Systems missile activity (50% BAE SYSTEMS and 50% Finmeccanica).

MBDA IS ABLE TO :

Satisfy the requirements of the three armed forces with a fully comprehensive range of missiles already in production and provide solutions for all future needs.

Guarantee customers access to a new generation of weapon systems with through-life support for existing missile systems and the development of future technology.

Arm all current European platforms (Eurofighter Typhoon, Mirage 2000, Rafale, Gripen, Tiger, Lynx, NH-90, new frigates, etc.).

Arm other platforms (F-16, F/A18, frigates, combat helicopters, etc.).

Act either as prime contractor or principal partner in the development of major European collaborative programmes (Meteor, Aster SAAM/PAAMS, Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG, etc.).

Continue research and development into future programmes such as Anti Ballistic Defence and Future Offensive Airborne Systems (FOAS).

Provide appropriate and integrated solutions to satisfy European missile and missile systems requirements.

Further consolidate the European missile industry as a major player capable of forging equal partnerships with US industry.

Substantiate its status as a forward looking company with a strong financial base.

Set the standard for successful multi-national integration proven by the company’s strong, multi-cultural and fully integrated management.