Editing Anti-ballistic missile (section)

==== HYDIS² ====
Involving France, Italy, [[Germany]] and the [[Netherlands]], the HYDIS² (HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study) was announced on June 20, 2023, and is a project led by [[MBDA]]. It was selected in March 2023 and is partially funded by the European Defense Fund (EDF). Its aim is to propose an architecture and technology maturation concept study for an endo-atmospheric interceptor to counter new, highly sophisticated emerging threats. HYDIS² is centered around the MBDA's Aquila hypersonic missile interceptor concept and will involve a consortium of 19 partners and over 30 subcontractors from 14 European countries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/mbda-debuts-european-hypersonic-interceptor-concept-aquila/|title =MBDA debuts European hypersonic interceptor concept Aquila |date = 20 June 2023}}</ref> France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have already confirmed their support and commitment, by signing a letter of intent and agreeing to initial joint requirements.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.mbda-systems.com/aquila-mbda-to-lead-consortium-for-european-interceptor-against-hypersonic-threats/|title =Aquila: MBDA to lead consortium for European interceptor against hypersonic threats |date = 20 June 2023}}</ref> The ultimate goal of the project is to develop a countermeasure that could be integrated into the French-led EU TWISTER (Timely Warning and Interception with Space-based TheatER surveillance) capability program. TWISTER, launched in 2019 with MBDA France acting as lead contractor as well, is intended to be an air defense system capable of early warning, tracking and intercepting high-performance air threats, including defense against ballistic missiles (BMD) and hypersonic vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/41333/pesco-projects-12-nov-2019.pdf|title = Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)'s projects - Overview|date = 12 November 2019}}</ref><ref name="defensenews.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/09/05/spanish-german-companies-start-work-on-hypersonic-missile-interceptor/|title =Spanish, German companies start work on hypersonic missile interceptor|date = 5 September 2022}}</ref> The program involves France, Italy, [[Spain]], the Netherlands, [[Finland]] and Germany.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pesco.europa.eu/project/timely-warning-and-interception-with-space-based-theater-surveillance-twister/|title = Timely Warning and Interception With Space-Based Theater Surveillance (TWISTER)|date = 12 November 2019}}</ref>