Rheinmetall, MBDA Team On Naval Air Defense Lasers

FGS Sachsen (F219), a Sachsen-class (or F124-class) air defence frigate operated by the German Navy, arriving for Exercise Joint Warrior 17-2. Contributor: Marco McGinty
FGS Sachsen
Credit: Marco McGinty/Alamy
Germany’s Rheinmetall and missile manufacturer MBDA are to create a joint venture for naval air defense lasers. Following successful testing of a laser demonstrator on a German navy frigate that has been taking place since June 2022, the two companies have agreed to establish the new business during...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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