Mbda will supply the Teseo anti-ship missile to the Navy
To the Italian Navy the new Teseo anti-ship system by Mbda, a group controlled by Airbus (37.5%), Bae Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%).
Mbda will supply the Italian Navy with the new Teseo Evolved Weapon System, called Teseo Mk2 / E.
The new anti-ship system “will equip – explains a note – the new generation destroyers (DDX) and could replace the previous version aboard the Fremm and Orizzonte class frigates.
The new Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessels, currently in production, are already prepared for a possible future installation of the Teseo Mk2 / E.
This solution is the result of the technical and programmatic activities that Mbda and the Italian Navy have jointly carried out in the last three years, developing the concept of this advanced system.
The European group Mbda is among the world leaders in missiles and missile systems, controlled by Airbus (37.5%), Bae Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%).
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A SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT FOR MBDA
“All Mbda considers the Teseo Mk2 / E a very significant program and will be fully committed to the success of this new development”, commented Mbda CEO Eric Béranger. "The new Teseo Mk2 / E is based on a line of products highly appreciated all over the world and, over time, will support the attractiveness of our naval products on foreign markets for a long time".
FRUIT OF THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ITALIAN NAVY AND MBDA
Lorenzo Mariani, managing director Mbda Italy, points out that “the Teseo Mk2 / E was defined and designed thanks to an intense collaboration between the Italian Navy and Mbda”.
“This new anti-ship missile – says Mariani – will mark a radical change in the Otomat / Teseo family and will keep up with the threats, which are constantly evolving.
It will also feature advanced features to support the operations of the Italian Navy, significantly increasing the flexibility and operational value of its surface ships that will be equipped with them.
“This contract will also help to support high-level skills in a domain of excellence in the Italian defense industry,” said Mariani. “It will help ensure the sustainability of our company and its suppliers, as well as its employment levels in Italy in the years to come”.
THE MISSILE THESEUS MK2 / E
This new generation system is based on the well-known Teseo family, known worldwide as Otomat, and will produce a substantial improvement in anti-ship capabilities.
In the anti-ship weapons market, Teseo Mk2 / E will represent a new standard thanks to its very high performance and will be ready to be adapted to the needs of international customers.
THE OBJECTIVES
Teseo Mk2 / E will be able to effectively counter both marine and land targets at very long range and will autonomously exercise full control of the mission during missile flight. The system will integrate innovative mission planning and a new radio frequency seeker, with options for additional functionality and capabilities in the near future.
EQUIPPED THE HUNTER FORDINIERE DDX, FREMM AND THE PPA-F
Teseo Mk2 / E will equip the new generation destroyers (Ddx) and could replace the previous Mk2 / A version aboard the Fremm and Orizzonte class frigates. The new Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessels, currently in production, are already prepared for a possible future installation of the Teseo Mk2 / E.
THE VALUE OF THE PROGRAM
As stated in the Defense Dpp 2020-2022, the Teseo Mk2 / E missile system receives 2.2 million this year and 394.8 million until 2031. The program is borne by the Mise. It provides for an overall cost of the development phase of 150 million euros, financed through the investment fund brought by art. 1 co. 1072 L. 205/2017 (LdB 2018) and a further 48 million euros brought by art. 1 co. 95 L. 145/2018 (Budget Law 2019).
The subsequent stages of production of the new ammunition and the resolution of the obsolete old one are financed in part by BO Difesa under art. 1 co. 140 L. 232/2016 (2017 Budget Law) for 177 million euros. The requirement was supplemented by unexpected increases in the costs of carrying out the portion of the program that is still not financed.
The overall requirement (including logistical support) is 406.5 million euros.
This is a machine translation from Italian language of a post published on Start Magazine at the URL https://www.startmag.it/innovazione/mbda-fornira-alla-marina-il-missile-antinave-teseo/ on Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:52:09 +0000.