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mbda x lockheed-martin
MBDA and Lockheed Martin JV for MEADS missile defense system
joint venture · Active · operating
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Who’s involved
MBDA is a European missile systems company (joint venture of Airbus, [Bae systems](/companies/bae-systems), and Leonardo). Develops autonomous missile systems, loitering munitions, and directed energy weapons. Products include Storm Shadow, Brimstone, and Meteor missiles with autonomous targeting.
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Lockheed Martin is a major US defense contractor based in Bethesda, Maryland, developing autonomous systems including the Squad Support [Exoskeleton](/companies/exoskeleton-technologies), autonomous underwater vehicles, and autonomous combat drones for military applications.
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