Tag: Thomas Gottschild

Rheinmetall, MBDA plan naval laser JV

MBDA and Rheinmetall's naval laser demonstrator | Photo: Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to set up a joint venture in early 2026 to develop naval laser weapon systems. The move follows joint trials of a laser demonstrator tested at sea and is aimed at providing drone defence capabilities for the German Navy.

Northrop Grumman, MBDA Sign Air & Missile Defence MoU

Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager, command and control and weapons integration, Northrop Grumman and Guido Brendler, senior vice president sales and business development Germany and member of the board, MBDA in Germany, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on enhancing German air and missile defense capabilities during the Berlin Security Conference on November 18 | Photo: MBDA Deutschland

Northrop Grumman and MBDA Deutschland have signed an MoU to explore cooperation on air and missile defence technologies, including technical exchanges and potential demonstrations involving systems such as IBCS and ARANEUS as part of efforts to assess integrated defence options for Germany and NATO partners.