-+ 0.00%
-+ 0.00%
-+ 0.00%

Safran joins Airbus, MBDA, Thales in Bliksem EXO exo-atmospheric interceptor consortium

PUBT·07/15/2026 13:59:27
Listen to the news
Safran joins Airbus, MBDA, Thales in Bliksem EXO exo-atmospheric interceptor consortium
  • Safran Electronics & Defense signed a letter of intent to form the Bliksem EXO consortium to develop a European exo-atmospheric ballistic-missile interceptor.
  • Partners include Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Thales; system is designed to integrate with NATO IAMD and ESSI.
  • Program targets midcourse interception of MRBM/IRBM threats using hit-to-kill technology, aiming to add Europe’s missing upper-layer missile defense.
  • Safran is slated to deliver the EKV seeker plus guidance, navigation, and control; Destinus leads system integration.
  • Consortium agreement is targeted within three months; joint engineering is set for August 2026; an in-space EKV test is planned for 2027.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Safran SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.