German weapons refine the Taurus 350 rocket: what is known about modernization

To spread: modernization is aimed at extending the service life of the missile by at least 2045, the developers reported. In particular, improving the combat part and navigation systems is expected. On February 25, the European Defense Company has announced the start of modernization of the Taurus Kepd 350 winged air base. In its official statement, the MBDA specified that the work was carried out by the Bundesver within the contract signed at the end of 2024.

Western observers noted that modernization is aimed at extending the service life of at least 2045 and provides for updating systems of guidance, increased resistance to radio electronic counteraction and improvement of stels-characteristic. In particular, GPS, inertial navigation and navigation system (TRN) can be upgraded. A two -stage warhead is also expected to improve the effectiveness of protected goals. The Taurus Kepd 350 rocket is one of the key elements of the German Air Force.

Currently, the Bundesver has about 600 such missiles. Weapons are designed to destroy protected goals, including bunkers and command points, with high accuracy and small accompanying loss. Its ability to break the enemy's air defense and strike the critical objects makes modernization a strategically important step for the Bundesver.

The brief characteristics of the missile "The versatility of the rocket makes it possible to use it in various scenarios, from warning strokes to defense counterattack, providing German Air Force with a flexible and reliable tool for maintaining prompt advantage", - experts summed up.