MBDA Unveils the Cutting-Edge Teseo Mk2/E Anti-Ship Missile at SEAFUTURE2021

MBDA is unveiling, for the first occasion, a 1:1 scale prototype of the Teseo Mk2/E anti-ship missile at SEAFUTURE2021, which is taking place from 28th September to 1st October 2021 at La Spezia Naval Base in Italy.

Currently under a development agreement with the Italian Navy, Teseo Mk2/E represents a new evolution of the Teseo series, globally recognized as OTOMAT.

SEAFUTURE2021 serves as the perfect platform to introduce this armament system, as the event is hosted at La Spezia Naval Base, the very location of the MBDA facility where this innovative system is taking form, renowned as the epitome of Italian anti-ship missile technology.

MBDA’s participation at SEAFUTURE2021 is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the most cutting-edge strategic capabilities and the latest naval innovations the company provides in the global naval defense realm. They are tailored to meet new operational demands and can effectively mitigate continuously evolving threats.

The next-generation Teseo Mk2/E weapon system addresses the operational necessity for shipborne applications, aiming to confront evolving threats over a span of twenty years and beyond. Building upon the legacy of Teseo Mk2/A, the new missile incorporates advanced technologies and boasts full dual-role capabilities in maritime and land strike scenarios.

The latest Teseo Mk2/E sets a new standard for all long-range anti-ship missiles by adding the ability to engage targets deep inland, significantly reducing response times to mere seconds in controlled conditions, from mission preparation to target engagement.

The Teseo Mk2/E is equipped with a sophisticated dual-mode homing head featuring both a coherent new RF-seeker with ECCM capabilities and an EO sensor for precise targeting, applicable for both maritime and terrestrial targets.

This advanced system includes innovative mission planning that offers quick response times with automated firing solutions, while mission parameters can be adjusted by the weapon system operator in accordance with the real-time tactical environment. It also employs a two-way data link system for mission oversight until the engagement concludes, enabling target updates, reassignment, and mission abandonment if necessary.

The Teseo Mk2/E achieves a high subsonic cruise speed and exceptional high-G terminal maneuverability, boasting an effective range exceeding 350 km at sea-skimming altitudes. It features a fully autonomous integrated INS/GPS and radio-altimeter navigation framework with self-adaptive sea-skimming and overland flight abilities. It delivers lethal impact through an effective scalable semi-piercing/high-explosive warhead.

In addition to the launch of Teseo Mk2/E, MBDA is also presenting several innovative systems at the exhibition. These include MARTE-ER for fixed and rotary-wing platforms and CAMM-ER, which can be integrated into the new Albatros NG naval system. Furthermore, the latest iteration of the ASTER missile, the B1 NT, has recently entered into contract to enhance its performance. ASTER is a crucial component in the SAAM ESD (Surface-to-Air Anti-Missile) naval defense architecture. The B1 NT variant will arm the new PPA (multipurpose offshore patrol vessels) of the Italian Navy, capable of executing both point and area defense, in addition to an anti-ballistic missile role.

The ASTER missile family is one of the collaborative programs leading to the establishment of MBDA. It serves as a reference system in the missile landscape for naval air defense. The recent NATO Formidable Shield 2021 exercise demonstrated successful firings of Aster 30 by the navies of Italy, Britain, and France.