Aviation News – MBDA has secured a new contract to supply additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces, reinforcing Germany’s air combat capabilities and long-term commitment to the programme.
The order was placed on January 21, 2026, through the Meteor Integrated Joint Programme Office (IJPO) on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). Germany is one of the original development partners of the Meteor missile, and the new contract underscores its continued participation in the multinational programme. MBDA did not disclose the contract’s value, the number of missiles ordered, or the delivery schedule.
The Meteor is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile designed to provide pilots with a decisive advantage in long-range engagements. Powered by a ramjet propulsion system, it maintains high speed throughout its flight, increasing no-escape zones and improving effectiveness against agile and distant targets. The missile is a key element of modern European air combat doctrine.
