France Plans to Order MdCN Mk2 Naval Cruise Missile With Over 1,000 km Range for Frigates and Submarines

France’s defense procurement agency announced at Euronaval on November 6, 2026, that it would soon sign a contract with MBDA for the MdCN Mk2 naval land-attack cruise missile. The upgraded weapon is intended for French Navy FREMM frigates and Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarines, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2030. The agency says the Mk2 will have a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers, reduced observability and greater resistance to satellite-navigation jamming. MBDA is also incorporating AI-assisted mission planning to shorten the time needed to prepare a strike.