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MBDA

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MBDA is a European multinational corporation and a world leader in complex weapon systems, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of missiles and related systems. It is the only European defense group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems that correspond to the full range of current and future operational needs of the three armed forces (land, sea and air). MBDA's major shareholders are Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%), and Leonardo (25%). They have several partnerships with companies such as Helsing, Saab and Advanced Navigation, and work with over 90 armed forces worldwide.

commercialFounded 2001
History · 1 eventDec 1, 2001 · Matra BAe Dynamics, Aerospatiale-Matra Missiles, and Alenia Marconi Systems' missile business merge to form MBDA
www.mbda-systems.com
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. Dec 1, 2001Merger

    Matra BAe Dynamics, Aerospatiale-Matra Missiles, and Alenia Marconi Systems' missile business merge to form MBDA

    Source
    Predecessor
    Aerospatiale-Matra Missiles (AMM)
    Predecessor
    Alenia Marconi Systems (AMS)
    Predecessor
    Matra BAe Dynamics (MBD)
    Created organization
    MBDA

    Consolidated the missile-systems businesses of BAE Systems, EADS, and Finmeccanica into a single European missile company.

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