DUAL MODE BRIMSTONE STRIKES FAST IN-SHORE ATTACK CRAFT

The Dual Mode variant of the venerable Brimestone missile has recently successfully demonstrated its ability to strike moving and manoeuvring Fast In-Shore Attack Craft (FI-SAC). At the QinetiQ range in Aberporth, Wales, a Tornado GR4 equipped with the missiles was able to successfully target, engage and sink a Fast In-Shore Attack Craft.

Paul Stanley, MBDA's International Market Development Director, said "This latest firing was a great success for the team. This additional Capability builds upon the data gathered in March and demonstrates Brimstone’s low collateral yet lethal effects against moving and manoeuvring FIACs. It also significantly advances and confirms MBDA’s ability to offer customers as of now an extremely effective, anti swarming FIAC capability using our world leading, combat proven Brimstone missile in its mmW version."

This additional capability will no doubt increase the exportability of Brimstone.