歐洲F-35A迎來遠距空戰強化！MBDA × 洛馬完成「流星」飛彈整合測試

歐洲國防大廠 MBDA 集團 5 日宣布，已與洛克希德馬丁合作，成功完成 F-35A 與「流星」（Meteor）空對空飛彈的一系列地面整合測試。這項進展意味著，未來飛行測試將可很快展開，並為歐洲多國操作的 F-35A 帶來更強大的遠距空戰能力。
MBDA announced on the 5th that it has completed a series of ground integration tests with Lockheed Martin to pair the F-35A with the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The milestone paves the way for upcoming flight trials and promises a major enhancement in long-range air combat capability for European F-35 operators.

蒐集彈艙整合參數　為近期飛行測試鋪路

Gathering Weapon Bay Integration Data Ahead of Near-Term Flight Trials

這次測試在美國加州愛德華空軍基地進行，由 F-35A 將「流星」掛載於機腹彈艙，驗證彈艙空間、管線配置等要素與飛彈及其他武器的相容性。工程團隊並進行地面振動測試，以蒐集裝掛作業所需的重要參數，確保在後續升空試飛與未來正式服役前的安全性與可靠性。
Conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, the tests verified bay space, wiring, and compatibility as the F-35A carried Meteor internally. Ground vibration trials collected critical carriage data to validate safety and prepare for airborne trials and eventual operational integration.

英軍 F-35B 已領先試射　F-35A 整合預計跟進

UK’s Earlier F-35B Trials Set Precedent as F-35A Follows

MBDA 指出，各國已持續推進 F-35 與「流星」的整合，今年 2 月英國皇家空軍曾與美國海軍陸戰隊合作，使用 F-35B 進行 Meteor 的空中測試，為歐洲武器整合史立下重要里程碑。此次 F-35A 的測試將借鏡相關成果，並預期於近期內展開首輪升空飛行驗證。
MBDA noted that integration efforts have been underway internationally. In February, the UK RAF and US Marine Corps conducted Meteor flight trials on the F-35B, marking a historic step in European weapons integration. The F-35A is expected to leverage those lessons as it moves toward its own flight tests.

200公里級射程 × 數據鏈協同　打造歐洲空軍網絡化優勢

200-km Class Range + Networked Datalink to Strengthen Europe’s Air Dominance

「流星」飛彈全長 3.7 公尺、重 190 公斤，射程超過 200 公里，被視為當今最先進的 BVR 飛彈。其數據鏈可與 F-35、「颱風」、「飆風」、JAS-39「獅鷲」等平台協同作戰，提供即時戰場資訊共享。搭載的沖壓發動機則帶來更大的推力與高速末端機動，顯著擴大「不可逃脫區」，提升擊殺成功率。
Meteor measures 3.7 meters, weighs 190 kg, and boasts a range exceeding 200 km, placing it among the world’s most capable BVR missiles. Its datalink enables cooperative engagements with platforms such as the F-35, Typhoon, Rafale, and Gripen. A ramjet engine provides sustained thrust and high-energy end-game maneuverability, greatly expanding the no-escape zone and improving kill probability.

完成整合後　歐洲 F-35A 將具備新一代制空利器

Once Integrated, Europe’s F-35A Fleet Gains a Next-Generation BVR Edge

MBDA 表示，待整合與測試完成後，配備「流星」的 F-35A 將使歐洲空軍大幅提升遠距目標壓制、空域控制與網絡化作戰實力，成為未來戰場的重要戰力倍增器。
MBDA states that once integration is finalized, F-35A operators in Europe will gain a transformative long-range combat advantage, significantly strengthening air policing, deterrence, and network-centric warfare capabilities.

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