Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and Saab successfully conducted the first test firing of Meteor radar-controlled air-to-...
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and Saab successfully conducted the first test firing of Meteor radar-controlled air-to-air missile, developed for mass production.
Gripen is the first combat fighter system in the world with the capability to fire this version of the Meteor, which has been developed for Gripen, Eurofighter and French Rafale.
Gripen with the Saab PS05 radar and the Meteor missile represent the absolute best in the world when in comes to air defense,” said Lennart Sindahl, Head of Saab's business area Aeronautics.
The first two Meteor missiles in mass production configuration were fired for the first time from Gripen at a remote-controlled target at the end of June. The test firing demonstrated separation from the aircraft and the link function between the aircraft and missile, as well as the missile's ability to lock in on the target. The test firing was also used to verify the command support that has been developed for the pilot.
MBDA's Meteor is a BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile) developed to enable engagement of airborne targets at long distances. The missile is the result of a European collaborative project involving Sweden, France, Italy Spain, Germany and Britain.
Britain has responsibility for contracts and work is led by UK’s defence procurement and support organisation – Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).
MBDA's Meteor is a BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile) developed to enable engagement of airborne targets at long distances. The missile is the result of a European collaborative project involving Sweden, France, Italy Spain, Germany and Britain.
Britain has responsibility for contracts and work is led by UK’s defence procurement and support organisation – Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).
The test team included representatives from Saab, FMV and British MBDA. During the autumn, additional tests will be conducted so that delivery of the new capabilities can be made during 2014.
