Airbus partners with MoD’s MDC
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The MDC, part of the MoD’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) directorate, is a British government-industry partnership designed to enhance opportunities relating to Ballistic Missile Defence. Since being established in 2003, the MDC’s remit has expanded from considering the threat from traditional ballistic missiles to advanced missiles, including hypersonic threats.
Markos Trichas, Head of UK Military Space Future Programmes at Airbus Defence and Space, said: “Airbus is the UK’s leading space company, involved in multiple projects and studies, developing invaluable knowledge and insight into the missile-defence domain.
“Airbus has been working closely with Dstl and Space Command on various intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ‘Protect and Defend’ projects that could significantly enhance the UK’s capabilities in ballistic defence, making Airbus an invaluable space partner in the MoD’s Missile Defence Centre partnership.”
MoD Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Dame Angela McLean, said: “Airbus in the UK brings unique expertise to the table, helping strengthen the UK’s missile defence supplier base at a time when threats are developing more rapidly than ever.
“Airbus and our other industrial partners will ensure the MDC remains at the cutting-edge of missile defence science and technology as it seeks to deliver robust capability options for our Armed Forces.”
