BEAST: Boosting European Advanced Missile System Technologies (EDF-2024)
The project aims to develop a modular Future Short-Range Missile (FSRM) for versatile multi-role use in air-to- air, ground-based air defence, and air-to-ground operations.
- EDF Project Call: Concept Study on Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles (Research Actions on Air Combat)
- Duration: 36 Months (Late-2025 - Late-2028)
- Total Budget: €34.9M
BEAST focuses on understanding future aerial operation requirements and assessing advanced technological options for FSRM capabilities.
The project will develop modular missile concepts, demonstrate feasibility, and de-risk innovative technologies to create a FSRM development roadmap.
BEAST sets the foundation for joint European development and procurement of the modular FSRM, inviting future industrial partners and end-users.