German defence contractors Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are formalising a joint venture focused on naval laser technology, expected to launch in the first quarter of 2026. The new entity builds on a collaboration that began in 2019 and a naval laser demonstrator that underwent extended evaluation aboard a German Navy vessel. The venture is aimed at developing high‑precision laser systems to complement existing shipboard sensors and defensive layers, providing enhanced capabilities against ag

Brazilian Air Force F-39 Gripen has fired the first MBDA Meteor missile in its history. With this launch, Brazil has become the country with the most powerful air-to-air missile in Latin America, capable of striking targets at distances of up to 200 km. | NextGen PHDefense