Eurosatory 2026: MBDA unveils Land Cruise Missile Mk II combined with Deluge one way effector

MBDA LCM Mk II cruise missile and Deluge one way effector (Janes/ Amael Kotlarski)

MBDA unveiled its Land Cruise Missile/Naval Cruise Missile (LCM/NCM) Mk II at the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition, held in Paris from 15-19 June.

Currently under development, with the intention for completion in 2030, the LCM/NCM Mk II is designed to improve on the existing LCM/NCM with increased range, survivability and lethality. The current NCM, known as the Missile de Croisière Naval (MdCN) is currently operated by the French Navy on its Aquitaine class frigates and Suffren class nuclear attack submarines.

The Mk II missile will retain the overall dimensions of the legacy missile. This is crucial so that it remains compatible with Naval Group's Sylver A70 vertical launch systems, as well as existing submarine torpedo launch tube capsules. The most notable change to the LCM/NCM Mk II is the nose section, which is designed to improve the missile's maximum range. As of June 2026 the publicly stated range of the MdCN is in excess of 1,000 km. MBDA representatives declined to say what other propulsion and range improvements the Mk II would have, only confirming that the new model would retain the same turbojet and folding wing profile as the current missile.

The new nose section will house updated avionics, which will included a new infrared seeker (for terminal guidance) and new electro-optical systems for improved topographical navigation. These are desinged to allow the Mk II to cruise at lower altitudes than the LCM/NCM, helping to improved its survivability. A new hybrid GNSS/INS navigation system will harden the missile's ability to operate in electronically contested environments.