MBDA Missile Systems has successfully carried out the second test firing of the hard and deeply buried target (HARDBUT) next-generation multiple warhead system (NGMWS) at the Biscarrosse test range.
The HARDBUT technology demonstration programme (TDP) is a warhead research programme funded by the UK MoD and French Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), with MBDA UK as the prime contractor.
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The test firing was carried out using a representative missile airframe on the long rocket sled test track at Biscarrosse test range of DGA Essais de Missiles.
The NGMWS is designed to defeat a wide range of targets such as command and control facilities, infrastructure and underground facilities including caves, reflecting current and potential future operations.
