Babcock, Frankenburg plan launcher for ‘smallest’ anti-drone missile

Babcock partners with Frankenburg to explore the development of maritime counter-drone missiles - Navy Lookout

Babcock International Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Frankenburg to look a the development of a low-cost, maritime counter-drone air defence system, as navies across Europe grapple with the rapid proliferation of one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles. The agreement centres on combining Babcock’s experience in designing and manufacturing maritime launch systems with Frankenburg’s […] The post Babcock partners with Frankenbu…

Babcock, Frankenburg to containerise anti-drone missiles

Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a maritime counter-drone air defence system aimed at addressing the growing use of one-way attack drones, according to the company. Under the agreement, the two firms state they will examine the development of a containerised and cost-focused launch platform designed to fire Frankenburg Technologies’ low-cost missiles. The proposed system…

Babcock, Frankenburg plan launcher for ‘smallest’ anti-drone missile

Tallinn, Estonia-based Frankenburg says it aims to develop missile systems that are ten times cheaper and a hundred times faster to produce.

Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies partner on maritime C

Babcock has signed a MOU with Estonian defense technology company Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a new and affordable C-UAS

Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies team to develop maritime counter-drone system

Babcock International announced on 7 January 2026 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Estonia-headquartered Frankenburg Technologies … mehr... The post Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies team to develop maritime counter-drone system appeared first on European Security & Defence.

Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies sign MOU on maritime counter-drone air defence programme

The proposed joint capability aims to deliver scalable and kinetic solutions to help protect military personnel and critical national infrastructure that may be exposed to attack across Europe. With Frankenburg’s engineering function led from the UK, the partnership is also intended to support the development of a sovereign capability, create skilled jobs in the UK and open global export opportunities for both firms.     David Lockwood, Chief Ex…