French Navy successfully tests new Exocet missile

The French navy has successfully launched the latest Mer-Mer 40 Block 3c (MM40 B3c) missile, an advanced addition to MBDA’s Exocet family, from the Alsace frigate off the Ile du Levant coast.

The MM40 B3c missile is designed for multiple platforms, including ships, submarines, and helicopters, according to UK Defence Journal.

This new generation boasts enhanced seeker technology and algorithms to cater to modern anti-ship warfare demands.

MBDA CEO Eric Béranger expressed his pride, noting, “It proves the new capabilities of the missile’s latest generation… Exocet is a symbol for MBDA, and this success is further proof of MBDA’s technical excellence.”

The Exocet MM40 B3c is MBDA’s answer to evolving combat scenarios, emphasising its capabilities in complex electronic warfare environments.