European firms form Bliksem EXO interceptor partnership
By The BriefBrief
Five European defense firms signed a letter of intent to develop an exo-atmospheric interceptor and test a kill vehicle in 2027.
WHO:Destinus, MBDA, Safran, Airbus, and Thales
WHAT:Signed a letter of intent to form the Bliksem EXO consortium to develop an exo-atmospheric interceptor and plan a 2027 space test of the kill vehicle
WHEN:Jul 15, 2026 at 5:21 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:Europe lacks a sovereign upper-layer exo-atmospheric system to intercept medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles mid-course
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