UK to Study Aster 30 Integration for Mk41 Missile Launcher

Royal Navy begins to explore integrating Aster missiles with Mk 41 vertical launch system - Navy Lookout

The MoD has commissioned a study into the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System. The work could pave the way for a more flexible and interoperable approach to air and missile defence across the RN and its closest allies.   The £2M study contract will be awarded directly […] The post Royal Navy begins to explore integrating Aster missiles with Mk 41 vertical launch system first appeared on Navy Look…

UK to study Aster 30 integration for Mk41 missile launcher

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2 million contract to MBDA UK to examine the feasibility of integrating the Mk41 Vertical Launching System with the Aster 30 missile. According to a transparency notice published on 30 January, the contract will fund a one-year integration study assessing the technical viability of operating Aster missiles from the widely used Mk41 launcher system. The work is expected to run from February 2026 to March 202…