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DIMDEX 2016: MBDA Signs a MoU to Supply Coastal Missile Systems to Qatar.
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Marte ER Coastal Missile System and Exocet MM40 Block 3 on MBDA stand at DIMDEX 2016 |
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The supply of these coastal missile systems will allow the QENF to monitor
maritime coastal traffic and prevent hostile ships from reaching and threatening
their territorial waters. These coastal missile systems can deploy two
different munitions, Exocet MM40 Block 3 and Marte ER (the Extended Range
version of the Marte missile), reflecting the maturity and excellence
of these munitions. The system can work in autonomous mode with its own
radar, or alternatively by data-linking to a higher level within a wider
coastal surveillance network. |
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Signing of the MoU at DIMDEX 2016 |
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Antoine
Bouvier, CEO of MBDA, commented: “This MoU represents the first
step towards the signing of a contract for this new and innovative coastal
missile system. This is a further confirmation of the trust placed by
the Qatar Armed Forces in MBDA for its defence requirements.” “With this MoU, MBDA confirms its success in proposing systems that deliver advanced operational capabilities to its customers with a high degree of affordability”, said Antonio Perfetti, Executive Group Director Sales and Business Development and Managing Director MBDA Italia. “This agreement between MBDA and the QENF also shows another important aspect: a great multinational team spirit that allows MBDA to face any challenge.” At DIMDEX 2016, where the MoU was today signed, MBDA is displaying a full-size model of this coastal missile system. |
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