MBDA JV Receives TAURUS NEO Contract to Strengthen Deep Strike Capabilities

On December 18, TAURUS Systems GmbH (TSG), an MBDA/SAAB Joint Venture, and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract preparing a serial production line to produce a capability enhanced TAURUS NEO stand-off guided missile system. Against this backdrop, MBDA plans to produce large quantities in Germany.

MBDA Executive Group Director Strategy, Thomas Gottschild declared, “MBDA has always been committed to delivering decisive capabilities that ensure European sovereignty. With TAURUS NEO, Germany is specifically building up its state-of-the-art deep strike capabilities, thereby providing a critical contribution to the deterrence capabilities of Europe and NATO. In so doing, MBDA demonstrates its unique expertise in Europe, offering a comprehensive portfolio of sovereign deep strike solutions launched from the ground, air, surface, and sub-surface.”

The Bundeswehr is strengthening its deep strike capability with the procurement of TAURUS NEO. This missile enables the German Air Force to overcome enemy air defence systems from a safe distance, minimizing the risks to pilots and platforms. With a range of over 500 kilometres and the highest standards in terms of precision, TAURUS makes an important contribution to deterrence and to national and allied defence.

MBDA has already begun work on developing the new technologies in the framework of the TAURUS maintenance and modernisation contract received in December 2024. This enhances the earliest possible availability of the first systems. In addition, the new contract provides further development of new and advanced capabilities, and the expanded production capacity of the TAURUS modular stand-off weapon.

Between 2023 and 2025 MBDA will have doubled the production of new missiles for the group as a whole and will continue to invest Euro 2.4 billion between 2025 and 2029 to ensure the ramp-up of production over the coming years.