MBDA has been awarded a contract by Poland to equip the Polish Navy’s three new Miecznik-class frigates with Sea Ceptor naval air defence system.

Sea Ceptor is the latest-generation naval air defence system that protects naval vessels from modern air and surface threats, such as supersonic anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface vessels.

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The contract builds upon a series of strategic agreements between MBDA and Poland around MBDA’s CAMM family of air defence missiles. Poland will take advantage of the interoperability of CAMM, designed specifically for both land and naval domains, by utilizing its already procured CAMM missile stockpiles to equip Miecznik. 

CAMM will be efficiently installed on board with a “quadpacking” solution in Mk41 VLS (Vertical Launching System) enabling a high load-out and increasing platform survivability.

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MBDA is working with PGZ to create a domestic missile production capability through the NAREW program backed by unprecedented transfer of knowledge and technology from MBDA. The use of the CAMM family for PILICA+, NAREW, and MIECZNIK programs will drive significant efficiencies for Poland while boosting Polish industry and providing high-skilled jobs. 

The contract for Miecznik further demonstrates the strategic relationship between MBDA and PGZ, which includes joint work on a future medium-range CAMM missile, and the strength of the UK-Polish defence cooperation.

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Sea Ceptor uses the same Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) that is entering service with the British Army for Ground-Based Air Defence, demonstrating the benefits of a common stockpile and delivering through life cost efficiencies. 

The weapon system is now in full-scale production for the UK MOD as the principal air defence capability for the Royal Navy Type 23, Type 26, and Type 31 frigates, while many militaries worldwide have chosen to rely on the CAMM family for the latest generation naval and ground-based air defence, including Italy, Canada, Brazil and, more recently, Sweden.

Technical characteristics:

• Weight: 99 kg
• Length: 3.2 m
• Diameter: 166 mm
• Range: 25 km
• Speed: Supersonic

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