DEFENDAIR
About
About DEFENDAIR
DEFENDAIR is MBDA’s compact interceptor for engaging small and medium unmanned aircraft at ranges beyond five kilometres. The missile uses technology derived from the Enforcer family and is designed around affordable manufacturing and high-volume production. A multi-round launcher provides 360-degree coverage and can engage several threats during a saturation attack.
The interceptor forms part of a layered counter-UAS architecture incorporating external detection, tracking and command systems. MBDA is developing the weapon for fixed-site, vehicle and mobile force protection, with an emphasis on low cost per engagement. The programme remains in development and is intended to progress toward operational availability later in the decade.
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Supply / Components
- DEFENDAIR
Defendair Missile Datalink - Communications - Intracom Defense - Intracom Defense supplies defendair missile datalink for MBDA DEFENDAIR - source: intracomdefense.com
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Timeline
- MBDA unveils Counter Mass Interceptor for mass drone attacks
2026-07-20 - Product Launch - Counter Mass Interceptor is designed to defeat saturation attacks by small drones and other low-cost airborne threats. MBDA is engineering the system for scalable, automotive-style production using existing or repurposed manufacturing lines. The UK-led initial version is targeted for availability in 2028, with a longer-range follow-on planned.
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