MBDA Wins Major Contract for Italy's Next-Gen TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile
MBDA has secured a significant contract with Italy's National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the production of the new-generation TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile. The deal marks a substantial step forward for the programme and complements MBDA's portfolio.
The TESEO MK2/E is a significantly redesigned weapon, boasting an Active Electronically Scanned Array seeker and modern datalink functions. These features enable in-flight control and retasking via satellite communications, enhancing its operational flexibility.
The missile can engage very long range naval and land targets, with a secondary deep strike role. It is set to equip multiple Italian surface combatants, including FREMM EVO frigates, MPCS/PPA multi-role ships, and planned DDX destroyers. This will provide Italy's navy with a modern anti-ship and land attack option for its next-generation surface ships.
MBDA, the current manufacturer, began production in September 2025. The contract transitions the programme from development into serial production, validating its progress and industrial alignment with the Italian Navy.
The TESEO MK2/E missile, an evolution of the historic OTOMAT family, is now in serial production. It will arm Italy's modern surface combatants, bolstering their anti-ship and land attack capabilities. MBDA's contract with the Italian Navy underscores the weapon's export potential and the company's commitment to advancing naval missile technology.
