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Advancing European Air Defence | Guido Brendler (MBDA)

Guido Brendler outlined MBDA’s central role in advancing European defence through industrial cooperation, joint programs, and shared investments. MBDA, with around 20,000 employees across five nations, specializes in complex weapon systems, guided missiles, and high-energy laser systems, with Germany serving as one of its strongest operational pillars. In the current European security environment, MBDA prioritizes modern air defence and counter-drone capabilities via the DefendAir program, providing agile, cost-effective missile solutions deployable on mobile platforms like the Skyranger 30. The Sales and Business Development Director also addresses emerging high-end threats, including hypersonic weapons, through cooperative European initiatives such as the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study program (HYDIS²). Brendler stressed the critical role of AI and sensor networks for threat identification and discrimination, enabling rapid decisions on true versus decoy threats. These innovations aim to enhance operational effectiveness while maintaining financial and military sustainability, reinforcing Europe’s collective defence capabilities.