AKERON RCX50 experimentation contract

Agency

French DGA

Award ID

Undisclosed

Ceiling value

Undisclosed

Vehicle

Trial/experimentation + training for AKERON RCX50 loitering munition

Awarded

2026-06-16

Period of performance ends

Undisclosed

• CompanyMBDAEuropean missile systems group (JV of Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo); provides the booster, launcher and canister for Bliksem EXO via MBDA Deutschland.

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What is the AKERON RCX50 experimentation contract contract?

AKERON RCX50 is a short-range remotely controlled ammunition (RCA) system, developed with SME Novadem in under two years and self-financed by MBDA; the company says it is now ready for mass production. This DGA agreement covers experimentation and training phases for the French Army's Technical Section (STAT) and the French Navy. MBDA is separately offering the longer-range AKERON RCH170 (with Delair and KNDS France) for medium-range RCA competitions — a related but distinct program not covered by this contract.

Which agency awarded the AKERON RCX50 experimentation contract contract?

The AKERON RCX50 experimentation contract contract was awarded by French DGA under a Trial/experimentation + training for AKERON RCX50 loitering munition vehicle.

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