A 50 YEAR STRONG PARTNERSHIP

MBDA has a strong reputation as a reliable partner that has supported the Indian armed forces for over 50 years. Going forward, the company is committed to delivering the best of military equipment to the country, said Boris solomiac, MBDA General Delegate India

- BORIS SOLOMIAC

Please provide an update on the different types of MBDA missiles delivered to the IAF till date?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is already a customer for the most advanced air launched missiles made by MBDA, including Meteor, SCALP, MICA and ASRAAM.

ASRAAM is being delivered to the IAF as its New Generation Close Combat Missile programme. With its large rocket motor, and clean aerodynamic design, ASRAAM has unrivalled speed and resultant aerodynamic manoeuvrability and range. ASRAAM gives it a high kinematic capability that delivers superior end-game performance for within visual range air combat. ASRAAM will arm the IAF’s upgraded Jaguar fleet.

MICA is part of the upgrade package for the IAF’s Mirage 2000 aircraft, but also arms the IAF’s new Rafale fighters. MICA is the only missile in the world featuring two interoperable seekers (active radar and imaging infrared) to cover the spectrum from close-in dogfight to long beyond visual range giving the pilot enhanced tactical flexibility.

The SCALP deep strike cruise missile from MBDA will also be equipped on India’s Rafales. This stealthy weapon has proven repeatedly in combat its unerring ability to strike hardened and protected targets deep inside hostile territory – without the need for the Rafale to enter provide by its powerful tandem warhead.