MBDA and Terma are developing a containerised air and surface defence system designed to protect naval vessels, offshore installations and land-based sites against threats including uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
The Self Protection Integrated Mistral 3 Module (SPIMM) combines MBDA’s SIMBAD-RC4 weapon system, using MISTRAL 3 missiles, with threat-detection sensors and a combat management system. Terma’s C2 system integrates sensor and tracking data into a shared tactical picture to support threat assessment and engagement.
The system is designed to counter a range of aerial threats, including UAVs, cruise missiles, aircraft and helicopters, as well as surface threats such as uncrewed surface vessels and one-way attack boats.
Housed in a standard ISO container and requiring only a power supply, SPIMM can be deployed on vessels without existing combat systems or relocated between ships and land-based sites. Potential applications include ports, naval bases, offshore oil and gas platforms and industrial facilities.
The development builds on a cooperation agreement signed by the companies at Eurosatory in June 2026.
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