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Akeron LP

Akeron is a unique family of fifth-generation tactical combat missiles. This family includes the MMP and MHT missiles, remaned Akeron MP and Akeron LP respectively. With Akeron, MBDA is investing in a family of missiles to meet current and future operational needs, both for dismounted combat and from land, aeronautical or even naval platforms.

The Akeron LP was designed for longer ranges. France will also incorporate it into its Scorpion program, which aims to fully replace the Army’s ground vehicles, tanks, attack helicopters, and various sensors and weapons by 2040.

Akeron LP is a most advanced 5th generation long range multi-role guided missile in development today, with high level technologies in term of optronics, warhead, RF data link, guidance and image processing algorithms based on Artificial Intelligence principles and data fusion. The Akeron LP weapon system is optimised for the Tiger MK3 helicopter but can also be integrated on light helicopters, MALE UAV and ground vehicles. Akeron LP is a multi-role missile providing maximum flexibility to the demanding forces.

This airborne naval and land combat missile system is a unique polyvalent munition for neutralising/destroying MBT, Infrastructure, personnel, FIAC. Optimising the trajectory (Flat, Lofted, Highly Diving) in accordance with the type of target, the weather conditions and the operational environment (cluttered environment, friendly air assets in the zone…)

It gives freedom to the operating crew, during the firing, either to remain in full control of the firing thanks to the double way data link between the missile and the helicopter (Man-On-TheLoop), or to shift to a fire-and-forget mode. Selecting the optimal guidance mode, either based on IR or visible, and the Semi-Active Laser, with possibility to shift from one mode to the other during the missile flight. Selecting either to lock the seeker on the target before firing (LOBL), or to lock on it after launch (LOAL).

Third party target designation engagement for one missile, all terrain, all combat. It is highly efficient against static and fast moving targets. Target engagement beyond an obstacle in Stand Alone Beyond Line-of-Sight engagement with third party designation.

One multi-purpose munition with a scalable-effects tandem warhead capable of defeating RHA, all generation ERA, neutralising concealed sniper, infrastructure, soldiers deployed in the fields, light armoured vehicles, mortar group, FIAC. Easy to use with quick reaction operation, smart lock-on target and reversible firing sequence.

Whatever the combat situation, always the right firing mode, missile trajectory and lethal effect are selectable by the gunner. High hit and kill probabilities in all configurations against static and fast moving targets. Beyond Line-of-Sight firing capability in networked operations. Beyond Line-of-Sight firing capability in networked operations and for cooperative engagement with third party.

Optimal gunner survivability thanks to very low system signatures (sound, heat, smoke…); stealth data link resilient to jamming, firing capability to targets behind a mask. Total platform freedom of manoeuvre thanks to a 360° RF data link.