MBDA claims Akeron missiles seized from French van in Italy were inert

In June 2026, three Akeron anti-tank missiles were discovered within a French-registered van at the port of Bari, Italy. MBDA asserts that these missiles were determined to be inert test items following the seizure. The incident occurred during an investigation conducted by Italian authorities. No further details regarding the specific circumstances surrounding the discovery have been released. This development follows previous reports concerning potential illicit arms trafficking activities.