AD |
area defence |
AMI |
Aeronautica Militare Italiana
Italian Air Force |
ARABEL |
French-developed multi-role radar for eurosam systems |
ASTER |
Missile interceptors developed for the Eurosam family of air-defence
systems |
ATBM |
Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile |
DGA |
Delegation Generale pour l'Armement
French defence procurement agency |
EMPAR |
Italian-made multi-function radar |
EuroPAAMS |
European Principal Anti-Air Missile System
Prime contractor for the British Principal Anti-Air Missile System
program.
Owned 66% by Eurosam and 33% by UKAMS. |
EUROSAM |
European Surface-to-Air Missile
industry consortium formed by MBDA Missiles Systems and THALES |
FSAF |
Famille de Sol-Air Futurs
Original designation of the French-Italian family of air-defence
missiles |
Hit to kill |
Direct impact on target.
Engagement mode used by Eurosam's Aster missiles. |
HORIZON |
Class of air-defence frigates developed by France and Italy. |
PAAMS |
Principal Anti-Air Missile System |
PIF-PAF |
Pilotage en Force - Pilotage Aerodynamique Fort
French acronym from Aster missile's steering system, combining
aerodynamic control and direct-thrust vector control |
SAAM |
Surface to Air Anti-Missiles
Short-range naval air-defence system with Aster 15 missile |
SAAM AD |
Surface to Air Anti-Missiles- Area Defence
Medium - Range Anti-missile naval system with Aster 15 and Aster 30 Missiles |
SAMP/T |
Surface-Air Moyenne Portee / Terrestre
Medium-range ground-launched air-defence system with Aster 30 missile. . |
TBM |
Tactical Ballistic Missile |
TYPE 45 |
British Royal Navy designation for next-generation air-defence
ship.
Replaces British portion of Horizon program. |
UKAMS |
United Kingdom Anti-Air Missile System
British industry team acting as prime contractor for the PAAMS
program. It comprises MBDA, and BAE Systems. |
SYLVER |
Systeme de Lancement Vertical
Ship borne vertical launch system |
MLT |
Ground Vertical Launch Module
Truck borne vertical launch system |