The Hellenic Parliament’s special committee for Foreign
Affairs and Defence recently approved the procurement
of 16 MM-40 Block 3C Exocet missiles, valued at €33
million. These missiles, manufactured by MBDA, will be
integrated into the Hellenic Navy- Fast Boat Command’s
inventory.
The Exocet Block 3C features a 200 km range, more
than double the range of its predecessor, the Block 2 (70
km). Unlike older versions, the Block 3C can target
coastal installations and strategic infrastructure,
broadening its operational use.
The Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon system is the latest
generation ship-borne version of the Exocet family and is
in operational service with several navies.
Exocet MM40 Block 3 provides enhanced operational
performance and technology upgrades, while minimising
the impact on procurement and logistic support costs.
Exocet MM40 Block 3’s Mission Planning software
module automatically computes engagement plans to
support firing decisions.
The flexibility of the Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon is
further enhanced by the accuracy of the new navigation
package, allowing optimized 3D approach trajectories
and terminal attacks from different azimuths, at very low
sea skimming altitude with simultaneous time on target.
The terminal guidance relies on a sophisticated J-band
active seeker to discriminate and select targets at sea
and on the GPS accuracy for land targets.
Exocet MM40 Block 3 is compatible with most of the
logistic support assets already in service. Its launching
system is interoperable with all MM40 versions, thus
enabling a smooth transition to Block 3.