MBDA Achieves Major Milestone with the First ONE WAY EFFECTOR Contract

January 22, 2026

Today marked a key milestone for MBDA, as the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) and MBDA signed a historic contract for the development and production of the ONE WAY EFFECTOR – its sovereign long-range solution to saturate enemies’ defences. 

This strategic agreement highlights MBDA's ability to accelerate and innovate, strengthening our portfolio to remain fully aligned with operational realities and the evolving needs of the armed forces, while contributing to the reinforcement of national and European sovereignty.

A robust and cost-effective solution to saturate enemies' defences
Launched during the 2025 Paris Air Show in June, the ONE WAY EFFECTOR perfectly showcases how MBDA is adapting to increasingly complex and contested battlefield environments, by delivering compromise solution between the need for mass and performance at a lower cost. This robust and cost-effective solution ensures operational superiority to the armed forces in challenging contexts and high-intensity conflicts.

Developed with our partner Aviation Design and key industry partners, the ONE WAY EFFECTOR is set to revolutionise battlefield dynamics. This innovative production setup ensures a production at scale, aligning perfectly with the demands of modern warfare. 

An unprecedented timeframe from the project announcement to the 1st contract signature
It took less than a year between the project’s announcement, the 1st test firing and the 1st contract signature. This unprecedented timeframe has been made possible notably by the DGA’s innovative “Defence Drone Pact”, based on a cooperative and agile approach with industrials.

The swift development of the OWE reflects MBDA's collective dedication and innovative spirit, highlighting our ability to rapidly address emerging military needs, especially in light of evolving conflict doctrines.

Source : MBDA