This have been an unusual year. How did MBDA adapt to new realities dictated by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Thanks to the dedication and flexibility of our colleagues, we have been able to well adapt to the challenges posed by Covid-19. While there have been many changes, the business continues to operate on a strong footing, and we have been able to continue delivering to our customers and honoring our commitments.

From MBDA’s perspective, how is Aero India 2021 different from its previous editions in terms of your exhibits and participation?

MBDA’s physical presence at Aero India 2021 is unchanged, our booth in Hall B3.4 is the same size as previous years and we will be exhibiting the full range of missile and missile systems for the Indian armed forces as normal. It will be the first defence exhibition in India since the arrival of the Rafale fighter aircraft, and, for the first time, we will exhibit the three mainstays of Rafale’s weaponry—Meteor, MICA and SCALP in full size. In addition, we will also be including for the first time a ‘Make in India’ display area on our stand, showcasing some of the many examples of real missile hardware Made in India on our programmes. Of course, we are also ensuring on our Aero India exhibition stand the strict adoption of the correct safety measures, such as masks and social distancing. For example, we are controlling the number of colleagues attending the exhibition and the number of visitors present at our stand at any time.