MBDA Crossbow OWE Heavy

Also known as

Crossbow
Crossbow OWE Heavy
MBDA Crossbow
One Way Effector Heavy

MBDA Crossbow OWE Heavy is a British ground-launched one-way effector associated with the UK's Brakestop long-range strike programme, documented as a vehicle-launched design with an 800 km-plus range and payloads up to 300 kg.

MBDA Crossbow OWE Heavy, Ground-launched one-way effector, Munitions

Image source: MBDA Crossbow Launch

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United Kingdom
Built by: MBDA UK
Type: Ground-launched one-way effector
Service note: Publicly launched in 2025 as a UK long-range strike effector candidate
Designed: Publicly launched in 2025
Produced: Prototype and programme-development phase

Specifications

Launch method: Vehicle launched
Range: More than 800 km
Payload: Up to 300 kg
Programme context: One Way Effector Heavy candidate for long-range ground-launched strike

Media

MBDA Crossbow OWE Heavy Videos

CROSSBOW: From Concept to Successful Test Firing in Less Than a Year

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Sources

MBDA Crossbow LaunchPublisher: MBDA | Note: Supports Crossbow identity, MBDA attribution, vehicle launch method, range and payload specifications, and primary image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-07-13 UK MOD Brakestop Press ReleasePublisher: UK Ministry of Defence | Note: Supports Brakestop programme context and the public grouping of MBDA UK with other long-range one-way effector suppliers. | Accessed: 2026-07-13