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 In recent years, the threat has evolved and our systems have closely
tracked this evolution. Now in or nearing their final qualification
phase, our systems are fully capable of meeting present and future
threats.
An increasing number of countries have acquired or produced significant
military capabilities, and international security requirements
have expanded to include long-range force projection to cope with
different scenarios the world over. In turn, these deployed forces
must be protected against local air threats.
These may consist of aircraft, cruise missiles, tactical air-launched
missiles, anti-radiation missiles and even Tactical Ballistic
Missiles (TBMs), now available to many countries. Furthermore,
in most scenarios Remotely-Piloted Vehicles (RPVs) and Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be used to saturate air defence systems.
All in all, it is quite a challenge for EUROSAM to ensure effective
anti-air protection both on land or at sea.
In order to reduce operational costs and simplify logistic support,
EUROSAM systems are based on common and interoperable "building
blocks", selected according to the customer's specific requirements.
These "building blocks" currently include:
- two multi-function radars: THALES ARABEL (X band) and MBDA Missile
Systems EMPAR (C band).
- two missiles (MBDA Missile systems ASTER 15 and ASTER 30) with
a common terminal kill vehicle and different booster stages.
- naval or ground-based Vertical Launchers (same electronics,
with different mechanics).
- MBDA Missile systems MARA computers and MAGICS display consoles
for Command and Control.
These sub-systems make up a system that has an outstanding effectiveness
against saturating attacks coming from all directions, even if
accompanied by severe electronic jamming, which feature automated
threat evaluation and weapon assignment, very short reaction times
thanks to vertically-launched missiles with exceptional agility,
very accurate guidance onto the target and, finally, a high lethality
warhead effective for proximity or impact intercept.
EUROSAM systems can operate either as stand-alone systems or interconnected
among themselves and with other weapon systems, thereby allowing
their integration within wider air defence networks.
Finally, a low Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and a marked growth potential
protect the initial investment.
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