MBDA and Terma develop containerised air defence system able to counter drones
European defence firms MBDA and Terma are developing SPIMM, a containerised system to protect ships, offshore platforms and land sites against drones, cruise missiles and other air and surface threats. It fits in a standard ISO container and needs only a power supply.
Missile maker MBDA and Danish defence technology company Terma are developing a containerised air and surface defence system meant to protect naval vessels, offshore installations and land-based sites. It can also counter uncrewed aircraft systems (drones), so it could serve sites that lack their own modern combat systems.
The system is called the Self Protection Integrated Mistral 3 Module (SPIMM). It combines MBDA's SIMBAD-RC4 weapon system, which uses MISTRAL 3 missiles, with threat-detection sensors and a combat management system. Terma's command-and-control system merges sensor and tracking data into a shared tactical picture, helping operators assess threats and decide on engagement.
Threats covered
SPIMM is designed to counter several aerial threats: UAVs, cruise missiles, aircraft and helicopters. It is also intended for surface threats such as uncrewed surface vessels and one-way attack boats.
Deployment
The system is housed in a standard ISO container and requires only a power supply. This allows it to be fitted to vessels without existing combat systems or moved between ships and land-based sites. Potential uses include ports, naval bases, offshore oil and gas platforms and industrial facilities.
Earlier cooperation
The development builds on a cooperation agreement the two companies signed at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in June 2026.