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MBDA Prepares For MPCV Production

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Friday, March 26th, 2010

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MBDA recently announced it is in the process of freezing the final definition of the MPCV (Multi Purpose Combat Vehicle) in readiness for its series production. MBDA is jointly held by BAE Systems--37.5 percent, European Aeronautic Defence and Space--37.5 percent and Finmeccanica--25 percent. Two Mistral missile firings at the end of 2009 served to validate this automatic system in its air defense configuration. Freezing the final MPCV definition is the final technical step before moving into production, which is expected…

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