British ministers have touted it as a wonder weapon, with its high accuracy and low collateral damage, yet the U.K. has struggled to export its Brimstone air-to-ground missile. But MBDA, the manufacturer, is increasingly optimistic that its weapon could finally find its first international customers. Renewed interest has emerged from France, whose army plans to study it as a potential future missile for the Tiger attack helicopter. Test firings are planned from the Apache, and there is apparent interest from Germany not only in arming the Eurofighter Typhoon but perhaps future unmanned surveillance platforms. An ongoing study to arm the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornets could also pay dividends over the coming years, company officials believe.
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