The French Navy has successfully tested the missile Exocet MM40 B3c from MBDA from the frigate Also on the coast DGA EM from Ile du Levant.

Exocet MM40 B3c launch details

The event takes place on September 20, 2023. The Exocet MM40 B3c represents the latest generation of anti-ship missiles in the family Exotic. Designed to be integrated into various platforms such as surface ship, submarineAnd helicopterPrevious variants of this missile are already in use by many global navies.

Eric Béranger, leader MBDAexpressed his satisfaction with the success of the test and thanked both of them DGA as well as the French Navy for its collaboration on this project.

Since its creation, Exotic has become the benchmark in anti-ship missiles. The B3c version incorporates ongoing improvements and features advanced search technology and algorithms developed to meet the challenges of modern maritime warfare.

History and evolution of the Exocet missile

Origin Exotic started in 1967, when the company North start its development. Over time, business mergers gave rise to the current missile design, which is inspired by tactical air-to-ground missiles North of US-30.

MBDA has continued the evolution of Exocet, allowing it to adapt to changing combat scenarios without losing its effectiveness in any weather conditions. He Exocet MM40 B3c is the answer from MBDA against contemporary threats, especially in regions with high levels of electronic warfare.

MBDA: Leader in weapons systems

MBDA stands out as a leading European conglomerate in weapons systems, with more than 14,000 employees and a presence in several European countries. Its mission is to support the sovereignty of countries such as France, German, Italy, Spanish and it great Britain.

It is jointly owned by Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%) And Leonardus (25%). Despite being a pan-European entity, they have maintained national divisions since their founding. Over the years, it has incorporated assets from various companies, reasserting itself as the benchmark in precision weapons manufacturing.

At the moment, MBDA collaborates with more than 90 armed forces worldwide and has various subsidiaries, including one in United States of America.