Citat:"Brimstone 2 delivers an improved version of the DMS Brimstone weapon, which incorporates an improved seeker, along with updated explosive components," DE&S says. According to MBDA, this work will "introduce an insensitive munition [IM] rocket motor and warhead, and other improvements to airframe and software".
France Still Mulling Dual-Mode Brimstone
Citat:If France goes ahead with the program, the U.K. weapon could be integrated on Rafale before the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Citat:March 26, 2012: Air operations in Libya made it clear that European made missiles and smart bombs were every bit as good as the American stuff. As a result, the major European arms manufacturers (mainly BAE, EADS, and Finmeccanica) suddenly have billions of dollars in new orders. While some of this business comes from existing customers replacing all the missiles and bombs they used in Libya, a lot of new customers have shown up. These European weapons are now "battle tested" in a highly publicized and successful operation. Many countries are glad to see credible competition for American weapons. Competition means the buyer can negotiate a better deal.
The air campaign over Libya also demonstrated that one European missile, the Brimstone, was unique and superior to anything the U.S. had. Brimstone also demonstrated, once more, that smaller is often better.............
Citat:The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investing £35 million to sustain the RAF's stockpile of Brimstone missiles. A contract with British defence firm MBDA will guarantee the supply of the weapons for the next 5 years.
