PARIS, — June 16, 2026 : MBDA has unveiled its next-generation Naval Cruise Missile (NCM) and Land Cruise Missile (LCM) MK2 system at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris. The company describes the NCM-LCM MK2 as a European very long-range cruise missile designed to provide sovereign deep precision-strike capabilities for naval and land forces.
The unveiling marks the first presentation of a complete Land Cruise Missile system integrating the new-generation NCM MK2. The system is based on the combat-proven Naval Cruise Missile currently in service with the French Navy aboard frigates and attack submarines.
Based on Combat-Proven Naval Missile
The Land Cruise Missile combines the Naval Cruise Missile with a highly mobile ground-launch capability. By adapting an existing maritime weapon for land operations, MBDA aims to provide a sovereign precision-strike capability that can be produced and fielded within a short timeframe.
To support the new capability, MBDA is developing a dedicated Ground Launch System based on the existing NCM launch architecture. The first version of the launcher is expected to be available from 2029.
Range and Key Capabilities
The NCM-LCM MK2 has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers and incorporates several improvements designed for modern combat environments.
According to MBDA, the missile features a new-generation anti-jamming system that enhances its ability to operate in contested electronic warfare environments. The missile also incorporates improved stealth characteristics and enhanced flight performance to increase survivability against advanced integrated air-defense systems.
The company highlighted four key operational advantages of the missile: enhanced resistance to jamming, improved survivability, increased range, and greater lethality against high-value targets. The system retains the Naval Cruise Missile’s precision-strike capability, low radar signature, terrain-following flight profile, and effectiveness against defended targets.
Mobile Ground Launch System
The Land Cruise Missile system is designed for mobility and rapid deployment. It can operate from unprepared positions and be ready to fire in less than 15 minutes.
Each mobile launcher carries four missiles in individual canisters that remain pre-loaded and ready for launch. The system also includes mission-planning and command-and-control tools integrated with dedicated launcher platforms.
In addition, the missile supports synchronized time-on-target operations, allowing multiple missiles to strike their targets simultaneously to increase operational effectiveness against enemy defenses.
European Cooperation
MBDA said the NCM-LCM MK2 is open to European cooperation and offers an opportunity for allied nations to jointly acquire a sovereign long-range strike capability.
The company described the NCM-LCM MK2 as a flagship system within its deep precision-strike portfolio and stated that nations operating both the naval and land variants would gain very long-range strike capabilities from submarines, surface warships, and ground-based launchers using a common missile family.
The introduction of the NCM-LCM MK2 at Eurosatory 2026 reflects growing demand for mobile, long-range precision-strike systems and expands MBDA’s portfolio of sovereign European deep-strike capabilities.
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