France, Cyprus and Sweden sign Akeron MP missile framework, plan to use EU SAFE initiative funding

France, Cyprus and Sweden signed a framework agreement to procure MBDA’s Akeron MP anti-tank missile jointly, France’s Directorate General of Armaments announced at Euronaval on 6 November 2026. The countries intend to use financing from the European Union’s Security Action for Europe initiative to help fund the purchases. The agency said the agreement is intended to lower procurement costs and support equipment compatibility, and other European countries can join it. France and Sweden had already acquired the missile separately, and the announcement gave no quantities, contract value or delivery dates for the joint purchases.