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Diamond Shaped
MBDA loitering munition built around a novel rhomboidal ('diamond shaped') wing architecture for high aerodynamic efficiency, speed and manoeuvrability against mobile land and maritime targets. Lightweight, quick to deploy and requires no pilot skills, with autonomous click-and-forget terminal engagement. In development as part of MBDA's next-generation battlefield effectors.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-02
Pricing: No public unit cost. In development; no production order disclosed yet.
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
French export-licensed
CIEEMG inter-ministerial approval; broadly export-oriented.
Channel: DGA / direct commercial
Development status
Operator data not public
Status: announced.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 50 km |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 0.8 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Autonomous terminal homing (click and forget) |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Specifications compiled from public MBDA and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-02.
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What is the range of the MBDA Diamond Shaped? +
The MBDA Diamond Shaped has a maximum range of 50 km.
How much does the MBDA Diamond Shaped weigh? +
The MBDA Diamond Shaped has a combat weight of 8 kg.
How many crew does the MBDA Diamond Shaped require? +
The MBDA Diamond Shaped requires a crew of 0.
What is the MBDA Diamond Shaped used for? +
The MBDA Diamond Shaped is a uav / drone typically used for anti armor, anti ship.
How much does the MBDA Diamond Shaped cost? +
MBDA Diamond Shaped: No public unit cost. In development; no production order disclosed yet.. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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