UK and France begin work on Meteor successor missile

UK and France begin work on Meteor successor missile

The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to begin studying a next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor, one of Europe’s most advanced beyond-visual-range weapons. The Memorandum of Understanding commits both nations to a 12-month joint study examining future air combat threats and the technologies required to maintain air superiority in the decades ahead, according to the UK government. The work will explore new missile …

UK and France launch joint programme to develop next-generation air-to-air missile

The initiative forms part of the Lancaster House 2.0 treaty and reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to European security and NATO capability. It underscores efforts to deepen industrial and operational collaboration in response to evolving threats. The 12-month study will assess the future air warfare environment and explore concepts for a next-generation missile system. It will also identify relevant technologies and establish a roadm…