MBDA Unveils STRATUS for Future Cruise and Anti-Ship Capabilities

September 10, on the MBDA booth at DSEI UK 2025, UK minister of state for defence procurement and industry, Luke Pollard MP and Armament General Engineer Gaël Diaz De Tuesta of France’s DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) unveiled STRATUS as the new name for FC/ASW.

The unveiling took place at a model of the brand-new design for STRATUS LO (Low Observable)—formerly known as TP15—and a model for STRATUS RS (Rapid Strike)—formerly known as RJ10—highlighting the significant progress of the programme.

Through one programme, MBDA is developing two complementary, adaptable and interoperable missiles that will deliver decisive capabilities for deep strike, anti-ship, suppression & destruction of enemy air defences and defeat of high value assets.

The missiles are for use across the air, sea and land domains, from multiple platforms, and are able to operate in denied areas. Together, they combine the survivability benefits of high speed/manoeuvrability and low observability needed for optimal flexibility and performance in tomorrow's contested battlespace and high intensity conflicts.

CEO of MBDA, Eric Béranger said, “These new advances on STRATUS are the result of France, UK and Italy’s strong commitment to develop Europe’s present and future critical capabilities. Maturing such a large portfolio of technologies in such a short amount of time has required a massive effort between the nations and has again demonstrated the value of the MBDA cooperation model. MBDA will continue to deliver on the next phase, bringing together France, the UK and Italy to meet the armed forces needs and protect European citizens for the years to come”.

MBDA continue at pace for the next phase of the programme. The successful conclusion of the programme’s Assessment Phase endorsed the maturity of the advanced technologies and systems required to launch the full Development Phase.

STRATUS is leveraging the full strength of MBDA co-operative DNA with more than 750 engineers working on the programme across the Group.