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MBDA Begins Series Production Of MMP Land Combat Missile

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

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MBDA Begins Series Production Of MMP Land Combat Missile

MMP Weapon System Photo: MBDA

MBDA has begun series production of the Missile Moyenne Portée – medium-range missile (MMP), in line with the initial schedule defined by the French procurement agency (DGA), the company said Tuesday.The new MMP is being produced to replace the Milan missile, with initial deliveries set for 2017.The MMP is a fifth generation land combat missile with two firing modes, direct firing with fire-and-forget or man-in-the-loop options as well as indirect firing.The company said the final development firing of the MMP…

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