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MBDA’s Newest MMP Missile Slated For French Army, Special Forces

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, June 12th, 2014

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MBDA’s Newest MMP Missile Slated For French Army, Special Forces

MMP Photo: MBDA

MBDA is taking its latest missile--the MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée)--that the company calls the first and only fifth generation land combat missile to the Eurosatory trade show in Paris next week. Initially intended for dismounted troops, MMP will replace the Milan and Javelin anti-tank missiles in service with the French Army and special forces from 2017. In December, the MMP program was approved by the French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement). MBDA received a contract for the development and production of…

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