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MBDA Unveils Independent Storm Shadow Missile Production in Paris

4/23/2025

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In a bold move at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, MBDA's CEO Éric Béranger unveiled the company's capability to manufacture Storm Shadow cruise missiles independently of US components. This strategic shift resonates with British and European defense firms, who are increasingly wary of American equipment due to reliability issues and tariffs imposed during President Trump's administration.

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In a bold move at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, MBDA's CEO Éric Béranger unveiled the company's capability to manufacture Storm Shadow cruise missiles independently of US components. This strategic shift resonates with British and European defense firms, who are increasingly wary of American equipment due to reliability issues and tariffs imposed during President Trump's administration.