MBDA, Safran Take THUNDART Rocket From Concept to Live Fire in Just 18 Months

MBDA and Safran Electronics have just ticked off a key milestone with the THUNDART rocket, taking the system from concept to demonstration in only 18 months.

Held at the Île du Levant range in France, the test validated the weapon’s overall design and structural integrity, with the companies noting that initial performance benchmarks were surpassed.

Roxel, an MBDA subsidiary, provided the propulsion system, while Safran integrated its modular air-to-ground weapon (AASM) guidance kit, enhancing the rocket’s adaptability across operational scenarios.

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