Avio S p A : IS PARTNER OF THE HYDIS CONSORTIUM FOR A NEW ENDO-ATMOSPHERIC INTERCEPTOR
August 03, 2023
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Colleferro 03 August 2023- On July 12 2023 the European Commission announced that the project HYDIS2 has been positively evaluated. The project brings together Defence groups, institutions, SMEs, mid-caps and universities and gathers the best competences in the domains of missiles from across the European Union. France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have already confirmed their support and commitment by signing a Letter of Intent and agreeing on Initial Common Requirements. The HYDIS consortium is coordinated by MBDA.
The objective of HYDIS² is to study various interceptor concepts and mature the associated critical technologies to deliver the best counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interception solution that fulfils the four Member States needs and copes with the European PESCO TWISTER capability programme.
Avio is part of the consortium with other 18 partners and 30 subcontractors. The company will give its contribution in providing the European Armed Forces with the most innovative propulsion solutions, confirming its role as leader in the propulsion sector.
Avio S.p.A. published this content on 03 August 2023 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 07 August 2023 08:00:08 UTC.
Avio SpA is an Italy-based company engaged in the solid, liquid and cryogenic propulsion and tactical propulsion activities. The Company focuses on the construction and development of space launchers, and solid and liquid propulsion systems for space travel. It offers primarily space launchers under the Vega and Ariane names. The Company also provides propulsion components, such as boosters and sustainers, guidance components, including TVC products, as well as aerodynamics components comprising fins. In addition, the Company is involved in the activities of research and development through research collaborations with universities and research centers, as well as through technical and operational collaborations with space agencies, such as the European Space Agency (ESA). The Company has operational sites in Italy, France and French Guiana.