MBDA has signed a production contract with Italy’s National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, a new generation system being developed for the Italian Navy.
The agreement covers the supply of missiles that will equip the Navy’s upcoming platforms, including FREMM EVO class frigates, the PPA (Multi-Purpose Combat Ship) vessels, and the new DDX destroyers. The MK2/E will operate alongside the MK2/A version, which is already deployed on FREMM and Horizon class units.
This latest step follows a 2021 contract covering the missile’s development, integration, and qualification. According to MBDA, the TESEO MK2/E incorporates Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) seeker technology and is designed to engage both long-range naval and land targets. The missile also features satellite data link control for in-flight mission planning and has a secondary deep strike capability.
Lorenzo Mariani, MBDA Executive Group Director of Sales & Business Development and Managing Director of MBDA Italy, said:
“I am particularly proud of the signing of this contract, which confirms the success of a process led in full synergy with our Navy. In addition, it is fully aligned with the roadmaps defined with the development contract. Starting the production of TESEO MK2/E demonstrates not only that the product is mature and fully compliant with the Navy's requirements, but also that it perfectly complements MBDA's portfolio, adding a new benchmark capability in the anti-ship domain, to be offered to foreign markets as well.”The TESEO MK2/E builds on the OTOMAT missile family and is intended to respond to evolving operational requirements. MBDA notes that the system has been developed with flexibility in mind, allowing for adaptation to international customers’ needs.
