France purchased MdCN Mk2 cruise missiles from MBDA.
The French Ministry of Defense entered into a contract with MBDA for the purchase of MdCN Mk2 sea-based cruise missiles. The signing of the agreement took place at the Euronaval exhibition from November 3 to November 6, 2026.
The start of deliveries is planned for 2030. The range of the CD MdCN Mk2 will exceed 1,000 km, launch is possible from surface ship vertical launchers and submarine torpedo tubes.
The exact amount of the contract was not disclosed, however, the French military budget for 2027 includes an amount of 1.44 billion dollars for the purchase and modernization of the Kyrgyz Republic MdCN of all types.