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MBDA is a French multinational corporation specialized in the design, development and manufacturing of missiles and related systems. [4][5] Headquartered in Le Plessis-Robinson, France, the company was founded in December 2001 via the merger of three of the most prominent European missile systems companies: the French Aérospatiale Matra Missiles...

How can federal grants help your business? MBDA funds third-party organizations that provide services in support of the Agency’s mission to promote the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises (MBEs).

Nov 21, 2024 · MBDA is a unique multi-national European group, a world-leader in the field of complex weapon systems. As a global player, MBDA provides efficient and precision effects complex weapon systems, which are decisive force multipliers in military operations. MBDA is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in defence and security.

Jan 15, 2025 · MBDA Rural Business Center Program. Empowering Rural Minority Businesses: Provides technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to Rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, driving growth and resilience.

1 day ago · MBDA’s orders jumped to a record €13.8 billion (US$15 billion) last year from €9.9 billion in 2023, and compared to €5.1 billion in 2021, before Russia invaded Ukraine.

1 day ago · To ensure MBDA can effectively accelerate production, Béranger disclosed that the company was investing €2.4 billion across the group over 2025–29 and is seeking to boost its hiring efforts, with an increase of 2,600 people per year for 2025. In 2024, the company achieved a €13.8 billion (US$15 billion) order intake, with €4.9 billion ...

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that promotes growth and competitiveness of the United States' minority-owned businesses, including Hispanic and Latino American, Asian Pacific American, African American, and Native American businesses.

1 day ago · The MBDA has been the focus of lawsuits, including one in 2024 in which a federal judge in Texas struck down the agency’s identification of minority groups as "socially disadvantaged groups."

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) promotes the growth of minority business enterprises through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.