The SIMBAD RC ship self defence system of MBDA has now entered the qualification phase.

The SIMBAD RC is the "remote controlled" variant of the SIMBAD twin launcher systemequipped with two ready to fire Mistral missiles, already in service with the French Navy and with several navies around the world.

Designed to be the main air defence system of Fast Patrol Boats and auxiliary ships or a complementary air defence system for corvette/frigate, the SIMBAD

RC is mounted on a stabilized launcher and remotely controlled from the ship's operations room, where a single
operator can control two SIMBAD RC launcher systems.

The SIMBAD RC allows the warship self protection against a wide range of threats ranging from
anti-ship missile to FIAC's.