Lockheed rolls out cheaper Patriot, MBDA showcases low-cost interceptor
Displayed in a truck mounted configuration at the show, the new MBDA weapon is an upgrade to the company’s ground-launched, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and can also be integrated on unmanned ground vehicles or unmanned surface vessels.
Displayed in a truck mounted configuration at the show, the new <a href="/manufacturers/mbda" class="manufacturer-link">MBDA</a> weapon is an upgrade to the company’s ground-launched, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and can also be integrated on unmanned ground vehicles or unmanned surface vessels.
This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.
Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/07/lockheed-rolls-out-cheaper-patriot-mbda-showcases-low-cost-interceptor/