MBDA expands German plant to build more missiles

MBDA is expanding its Schrobenhausen site in Bavaria to approximately 100 hectares to increase production capacity for air-defence and long-range strike missiles. The expansion adds manufacturing areas and technology at a facility involved in Patriot interceptors, Taurus cruise missiles, Brimstone, Enforcer and counter-drone weapons. COMLOG, MBDA’s joint venture with Raytheon, is establishing a European PAC-2 GEM-T production line there, while MBDA is preparing production of the upgraded Taurus Neo. The company described the investment following the German defence minister’s October 29 visit but did not disclose an overall expansion cost, staffing increase or completion date.