FULGUR VSHORAD development contract
Italian Army development contract for MBDA's FULGUR man-portable VSHORAD interceptor, delivery expected early 2028.
FULGUR is a man-portable, supersonic, fire-and-forget interceptor with an image-processing seeker, operable in all weather, day and night, and built to NATO standards. It engages drones, helicopters, and fighter jets, forms part of MBDA's SKY WARDEN counter-UAS system, and is compatible with IDV VTLM2 vehicles (with Leonardo turrets), 8x8 vehicles, and armored platforms; it can also be air-launched from helicopters. Contract value and quantity were not disclosed.
Award detail
- Agency
- Italian Army
- Award ID
- Undisclosed
- Ceiling value
- Undisclosed
- Vehicle
- Man-portable VSHORAD interceptor; delivery expected early 2028
- Awarded
- 2025-06-16
- Period of performance ends
- Undisclosed
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Frequently asked
- What is the FULGUR VSHORAD development contract contract?
- FULGUR is a man-portable, supersonic, fire-and-forget interceptor with an image-processing seeker, operable in all weather, day and night, and built to NATO standards. It engages drones, helicopters, and fighter jets, forms part of MBDA's SKY WARDEN counter-UAS system, and is compatible with IDV VTLM2 vehicles (with Leonardo turrets), 8x8 vehicles, and armored platforms; it can also be air-launched from helicopters. Contract value and quantity were not disclosed.
- Which agency awarded the FULGUR VSHORAD development contract contract?
- The FULGUR VSHORAD development contract contract was awarded by Italian Army under a Man-portable VSHORAD interceptor; delivery expected early 2028 vehicle.
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MBDA signed a FULGUR VSHORAD development contract with the Italian Army, announced during Paris Air Show 16-20 June 2025
Defence Industry Europe: MBDA awarded contract to develop new FULGUR missile for Italian ArmyVerified2025-06-16