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U.K. Awards MBDA $125.5 Million Contract To Demonstrate And Manufacture Sea Ceptor Air Defense For Frigates

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U.K. Awards MBDA $125.5 Million Contract To Demonstrate And Manufacture Sea Ceptor Air Defense For Frigates

Model of an MDMA Sea Ceptor soft vertical launch. Image: MDMA

MBDA was awarded a $125.5 million 10-year contract by the United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the demonstration and manufacture of the Sea Ceptor air defense system for the U.K. Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigate, the company said Friday.The Sea Ceptor is expected to provide the principal air defense for the Type 26 (T26) Global Combat Ship (GCS) and nearby ships against advanced airborne threats including sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, fast jets, helicopters, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).MBDA…

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