SCALP Mk2 Cruise Missile

Manufacturer: MBDA
Category: Missiles & Precision Weapons
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Guidance System INS GPS with imaging infrared
Maximum Speed Subsonic
Launch Compatibility Fighter aircraft
Warhead Technology Penetrator blast fragmentation

Defense Systems Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name / Designation	SCALP Mk2
Type / Role	Air launched cruise missile, deep strike
Country of Origin	France
Manufacturer	MBDA
Service Entry / Year Introduced	In development
Operational Status	In development

2. Performance & Range

Range	Over 1,000 km estimated
Speed	Subsonic
Ceiling / Altitude Limit	Low altitude terrain following
Accuracy (CEP)	High precision, exact data not public
Warhead Type	Hardened target penetrator

3. Guidance & Targeting

Guidance System	INS GPS IIR
Targeting Mode	Fire and forget
Launch Platform Compatibility	Fighter jet
Seeker Type	Imaging infrared

4. Physical Characteristics

Length	Not disclosed
Diameter	Not disclosed
Wingspan	Not disclosed
Launch Weight	Heavy class
Propulsion	Turbojet

5. Warhead & Payload

Warhead Weight	Not disclosed
Explosive Type	Penetrator HE
Detonation Mechanism	Impact and delay fus
Payload Options	Conventional only

6. Operational Use & Capabilities

Operational Range Type	Long
Deployment Platform	Air
Target Types	Hardened bunkers, C2 sites, air defenses
Combat Proven	No
Users / Operators	France

PROS

Very long stand off range for deep strike missions
Advanced guidance for hardened and buried targets
Low observable design improves survivability
Compatible with future French combat aircraft
Designed for high end peer conflict

CONS

High unit cost limits stockpile size
Still in development, not operational yet
Subsonic speed increases flight time
Likely restricted export availability
Requires high end ISR support

SCALP Mk2 Next Generation Stealth Cruise Missile

The SCALP Mk2 is a next generation air launched cruise missile being developed to replace the current SCALP EG in French and allied service. Built for high value, heavily defended targets, it reflects lessons from recent conflicts where long range precision and survivability matter more than raw speed. The missile is designed to strike deep inside contested airspace while keeping launch aircraft well outside enemy air defenses.

Manufacturer

SCALP Mk2 is led by MBDA, the European missile group, under French Ministry of Armed Forces direction. The program is managed in cooperation with OCCAr and focuses on extending France’s deep strike capability well into the 2030s. MBDA is drawing on experience from SCALP EG and Storm Shadow while integrating new digital guidance and survivability features.

Speed and Range

SCALP Mk2 is expected to remain subsonic, prioritizing low observable flight and terrain hugging profiles over speed. Open sources indicate a planned range beyond 1,000 km, a major increase over the current SCALP. This allows launch from safe stand off distances against advanced air defense networks. The missile uses a turbojet engine optimized for fuel efficiency and low infrared signature.

Cost / Price

Official unit cost has not been released. Based on comparable Western long range cruise missiles, SCALP Mk2 is expected to cost several million dollars per round. Pricing will depend on production scale, export orders, and final configuration.

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