Rome, 1-2 October, 2024 - The 4th
and final HYDIS User Needs Workshop took place at MBDA Italy with the aim of
refining and consolidating the users’ operational requirements and the key
criteria for evaluating and selecting the future European Hypersonic Missile Interceptor.
Once again, after focused
and productive discussions, representatives from the Participating States have
reached full convergence on crucial operational and technical requirements that
need to be considered during the development of the interceptor’s concept.
Extensive discussion and analysis were undertaken on aspects such as the
platform's integration, interoperability, affordability, safety, tactical data
link, surface and space-based tracking capabilities, and cyber resilience to support
the Consortium in achieving the “Solution Space Review” (SSR) programme
milestone by the end of the year.
The successful
completion of users’ requirements workshop series showed the solid HYDIS
technological baseline, which effectively combines the valuable knowledge of MBDA
and its partners in the defence weapon system’s development. This synergy is essential
for designing and developing an advanced interceptor capability to counter the fast-growing
and complex hypersonic missile threats.
Read more on the HYDIS Programme here:
OCCAR - HYDIS
Programme - Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System
“The European Hypersonic
Defence Interceptor System” (HYDIS) is a project co-funded by the European
Union, under the European Defence Fund, and by four Participating States (PSs)
which are France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. OCCAR has been entrusted
by the European Commission (EC) for the indirect management of the action by
the signature of a Contribution Agreement. OCCAR, as Contracting Authority, has
concluded a contract with the HYDIS consortium to implement the programme, on
behalf of EU and the Member States.
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