A dynamic presentation and trial firing utilizing Akeron MP (formerly MMP) guided missiles from MBDA were conducted at the Cypriot training site. It was part of the European Defence Industrial improvement Programme (EDIDP) funded by the European Defence Industrial improvement Programme (EDIDP). Its aim is to develop, as part of EU cooperation, the capability to produce and usage GUIDED missiles with BLOS (Beyond-line-of-sight) capability, i.e. blatant targets outside the field of view.