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Discover the interview of Mrs Eva Bruxmeier, Eurosam Managing Director

For the 30 years of Eurosam, we wellcome you on our booth (outdoor – A9), where you will be able to see the SAMP/T system presented by French Air Force GBAD specialists.

On behalf of France, Italy and the United Kingdom governments, OCCAr (The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) has notified a New In-Service Support (N-ISS) contract with the Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam, which is co-owned by MBDA and Thales. It replaces the first ISS contract that has been in place since July 2012. This contract has been […]

Turkey has awarded Eurosam, Aselsan and Roketsan a contract for the definition study of the future Turkish Long Range Air and Missile Defence System. The contract award was made during the meeting of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Emmanuel Macron today in Paris. Scheduled to last 18 months, this definition study aims at preparing […]

On November 8th the Turkish, Italian and French defense ministers signed an intergovernmental agreement (Letter of Intent). The event took place in NATO headquarters, in Brussels. The agreement states the 3 countries intent  to strengthen their relation ship in defence matters, starting with air and missile defence. Turkey has been seeking for years to develop […]

July 19, 2017 EUROSAM, together with ASELSAN and ROKETSAN, lay the foundation of strategic cooperation in air and missile defence   The heads of Eurosam, Aselsan and Roketsan – respectively Michel Vigneras, Faik Eken and Selçuk Yaşar – have signed on the 14th of July in Ankara a Heads of Agreement (HoA) under the aegis […]

Eurosam exhibits SAMP/T equipment in its booth at Le Bourget, outdoor area, booth B4.

Eurosam is present at IDEF 2017. Please come and see us Hall 2 , booth 233B.

In December 13th 2016, OCCAr awarded to Eurosam the Sustainment & Enhancement contract. This contract was materializing France launching development activities to modernize Eurosam weapon systems, with the development of ASTER 30 B1NT ammunition and the related SAMP/T system modernisation. On June 14th, 2017, during Eurosatory show, French and Italian Ministers of Defence signed an […]

General Hulusi Akar, Turkish Armed Forces Chief of Staff, h Commander of Land Forces General Salih Zeki Colak,  paid a visit to the Italian SAMP/T air defence battery in Kahramanmaras. http://www.kokpit.aero/patriot-bataryasini-inceledi Italian MAMBA is deployed in Southern Turkey, facing Syrian border, as part of NATO Active Fence operation.  

During Eurosatory defense exhibition, Eurosam contributed to French MoD booth, presenting SAMP/T. A French Air Force launcher was present on the booth.

Italian and French Ministers of Defence signed a new agreement to cooperate on new developments of the joint SAMP/T programme. The new phase of the SAMP/T programme is named B1NT. Signature took place in Paris on June 14. Last December OCCAr and Eurosam signed a contract, launching B1NT activities, only with France though. Italy is […]

SAMP/T units are starting to relieve PATRIOT as part of NATO package to support Turkey on the Syrian border. Two Italian SAMP/T are set to replace German PATRIOT in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaraş. After the naval systems developped by Eurosam were deployed off Lybian, Syrian or Iraki coasts, it is time for the land […]

In the frame of the Jubilee year declared by the Vatican, Italy has stepped up its protective measures over the Holy City and the Roma area in general. The Italian Army has been providing permanent air coverage of the area since early 2016 with 2 SAMP/T systems.

On 25 February 2016, the OCCAr FSAF-PAAMS Programme Division accepted delivery of the final SAMP/T system procured by France and Italy under a joint development and procurement programme. This 15th SAMP/T unit delivered by Eurosam has subsequently been transferred to the French Air Force Ground Based Air Defence support squadron E, at Avord Air Base.

The Italian government is seriously considering deploying air defense assets in Turkey. An Italian team is currently in Turkey to assess the sending of SAMP/T fire unit in Kahramanmaras, a site previously hosting Patriot units. This would constitute a significant political decision from Italy to support a fellow NATO Nation, as well as the first […]

On December 23rd, 2015, Eurosam signed with OCCAr, the European procurement agency, a contract for the modernisation of SAMP/T. The programme, called B1NT, was awarded by DGA (French MoD) and Italy, the other major partner in the SAMP/T and Aster programmes, is expected to step in within a few months. B1NT programme will deliver improved […]

The French carrier group is operating since end of November off the syrian coast, launching air raid against ISIS positions. The air defence protection of the battlegroup is ensures via 3 frigates equipped with Aster 30 missiles. The PAAMS equipped Horizon class air defence frigate Chevalier Paul is seconded by two FREMM ships.  

After a technical refit the French aircraft carrier went through a series of tactical exercises, including air defense live firings. On October 16th, the Charles de Gaulle launched 4 Aster 15 missiles within 5 seconds, against 4 air threats. The exercise took place off the French DGA range of « Ile du Levant »

On October 6th, the French and Italian industry and governmental team in charge of SAMP/T was awarded the « Technology Pioneer Award » by  the US Missile Defence Agency, upon recommendation of an international panel of missile defence experts. The venue was the annual US BMD conference. The award reckons the great achievement for the SAMP/T programme […]

Eurosam displays the SAMP-T anti missile system at the Paris Air Show, second week of June. Come meet us from June 15th to June 21st, outdoor booth B-4.  

Eurosam participated first week of May to the IDEF defense show in Istanbul. IDEF is a major venue among defence exhibitions and IDEF 2015 was no exception. Eurosam booth registered many visitors from various countries, first of all the host nation, which is pursuing a procurement project for long range air defence. Eurosam is one […]

From October 13th to October 16th Eurosam participated to the ICDDA show in Ankara, Turkey. ICCDA is dedicated to business to business relations, aiming at getting international defense companies to meet with Turkish ones, with a strong emphasis on small and medium business. It was for Eurosam  a perfect opportunity to meet with current and […]

MPSO, the Polish defence exhibition, opened its 22nd edition on September 1st. France is this year’s guest of honor for the show and MAMBA – SAMP/T is one key element of French MoD and industry participation. The French Air Force displays elements of one of its operational SAMP/T squadrons, with 1 Command Post, 1 radar […]

On August 15th, in southern France, the 70th anniversary of the landing of allied forces in 1944 was celebrated. A large international armada opened the official ceremonies, sailing from Cannes to Toulon. The fleet was led by Eurosam equipped French air defense frigate Forbin, with its sister ship, Chevalier Paul, among the main group of […]

On June 30th, Polish MoD announced that is had concluded the one year technical dialogue phase for its medium range air and missile defense project. 2 contenders are selected to take part in the coming formal procurement process: Raytheon, with PATRIOT, and EUROSAM, with SAMP/T. http://www.air-cosmos.com/2014/07/01/23471-la-pologne-choisira-entre-eurosam-et-raytheon-pour-sa-defense-aerienne http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140630/DEFREG01/306300029/Raytheon-Eurosam-Compete-7-9-B-Polish-Air-Defense-Contract  

Eurosam was present during Eurosatory, on the French MoD booth. A French Air Force SAMP/T launcher was displayed. Another launcher could also be seen on the MBDA booth. The exhibition was a great success with many official visitors.  

On May 20th, a GBAD squadron consisting of French Air Force command and control elements and  2 SAMP/T systems conducted a live fire exercise in the French CELM polygon. One SAMP/T was an Italian unit, from the 4th artillery regiment from Mantova, while the second one came from the French Air Force GBAD unit (EDSA) […]

In April the Italian Army took delivery of S13 SAMP/T unit. It is the 4th delivered to the artillery regiment and the last procured by Italy from Eurosam.

From March 31st to April 10th, a major GBAD exercise, GBADEX, took place in southern France, near the city of Narbonne. 3 MAMBA systems participated.   One from the French air defense squadron (EDSA) 4/950 « Servance », from Luxeuil Air Base, another one from Istres Air Base (EDSA 1/950 « Crau ») and one from the Mantova 4th GBAD […]

Mid January transfer ownership of the last SAMP/T system for French Air Force took place between Eursosam and OCCAr, represented by the FSAF Programme Division, which is the procurement authority for SAMP/T (MAMBA) systems on behalf of Italian and French MoDs. The firing platoon, S15, is the 10th delivered to France. 9 units are now […]

The three nations fielding ships equipped with Eurosam PAAMS system have dispatched one each in the Western Mediterranean area, to increase air defence capability in the area. One British T-45 destroyer, one French Horizon Class frigate and one Italian Horizonte class frigate are deployed in the area, ready for action should the Syrian crisis spill […]

Last month Italy formally stated that its SAMP/T units, deployed in the Army base in Mantova, reached Full Operational Capability, and were ready to take operational missions ordered by NATO or by national authorities. A press brief took place on September 6th. SAMP/T operational capability has gradually increased, since Fall 2010, when the French Air […]

Eurosam participated to the MSPO exhibition, which took place in Kielce, Poland, from September 2nd to September 5th. Eurosam is offering its SAMP/T system to Poland, which has stated its intent to launch a national air and missile defence programme. Polish MoD representatives have attended several SAMP/T firings in the past months and shown significant […]

MAMBA was displayed for the French National day, 14th of July. Elements of the Tursan GBAD squadron, coming from Mont de Marsan Air Base 118, participated to the parade on the Champs Elysées. After the parade, the vehicles split into 2 groups, heading for the Invalides esplanade and the Nation square. There they participated to […]

Eurosam SAMP/T (MAMBA) is one of the systems given new exposure during the 2013 edition of Paris Airshow, in Le Bourget. As during previous editions, SAMP/T elements are displayed on the Eurosam company booth: a launcher, featuring 8 Aster 30 cells, an Engagement Module, with its L16 apparatus, and one Arabel radar. But this new […]

French Air Force conducted a large GBAD exercise over the past few weeks, in the firing range at Biscarosse. The whole range of GBAD equipment was put to test: sensors, command and control assets and weapon systems, from VSHORAD to MSAM. The final point was a firing by the MAMBA system, on June 3rd. The […]

Eurosam, who is a contender in the tender to supply Turkish Air Force with long range air defense systems, participates to the IDEF defense fair, from May 6th to May 10th. Eurosam booth displays Italian Army modules from SAMP/T weapon systems, along with members of the team which recently conducted a firing test against a […]

Following up on SAMP/T significant achievement on March 6th, demonstrating its interoperability with NATO while shooting a scud surrogate, Eurosam customers also published their view of the event. http://www.occar.int/254 http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actus-air/encore-une-premiere-pour-le-mamba http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/actualite/encore-une-premiere-pour-le-systeme-samp-t            

Eurosam delivered to the Italian Army a fifth SAMP/T unit. This latest delivered system is called S6 under the production contract between Eurosam and OCCAr, the European armament organization, which is the contractual customer for the industry, on behalf of British, French and Italian MoDs.

On March 6th 2013, the SAMP/T system scored a new success. A joint team of French and Italian crew operating 2 French Air Force SAMP/T units conducted a test fire against a ballistic threat. This was the third time that SAMP/T proceeded to a test firing against such type of threat, the second time by […]

On February 22nd, Eurosam delivered to French Air Force a new MAMBA (SAMP/T) unit. This will be deployed by the air defence squadron of the Saint Dizier Air Base, the fourth French base equipped with MAMBA, following up on the GBAD squadrons at Luxeuil, Avord and Mont de Marsan.

(Source: Eurosam; posted July 10. 2012) OCCAR FSAF Programme Division and EUROSAM are pleased to announce that the first joint & international in-service support contract was signed, on July 10th. This complex 5-year contract is dedicated to a multifaceted community, with 3 Nations and 5 end users: France, Italy, United Kingdom of Great Britain & […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted April 4. 2012) On April 4th, the French Navy air defence frigate /Forbin /conducted the first ever European intercept test versus a high supersonic, very low altitude, target. The successful intercept by the PAAMS air defence suite of the ship proved the design by /*eurosam */of state of the art defensive means […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted March 16. 2012) From March 16 till March 29th a major French forces air defence exercise took place. The MAMBA (SAMP/T) contributed, with 3 systems deployed in various phases of the operation. The /Servance /air defence squadron, from Luxeuil Air Base, deployed both its systems, demonstrating the ability for the MAMBA to […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted January 16. 2012) On January 11th, the French Air Force air defence squadron (EDSA) of the Avord Air Base, activated its first MAMBA- SAMP/T system. EDSA /Sanserre/ is now the third French operational unit equipped with MAMBA, after the EDSAs from Luxeuil and Mont de Marsan Air Force Bases. The French Air […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted November 17. 2011) « On November 17th, the French Navy air defense frigate Chevalier Paul succesfully tested its PAAMS air defense system. It was the longuest range intercept, to date, for the eurosam system, with any PAAMS system, whether Italian, British or French. Meanwhile, HMS Defender, the fifth T45 class destroyer from the […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted November 14. 2011) On 14 November, A French Air Force MAMBA (SAMP/T) system successfully intercepted a target representative of a ballistic missile. The event took place off the DGA missile testing range (CELM), on the French South-West coast. The MAMBA fire control system was cued via DGA means, until its ARABEL Multi […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted July 6. 2011) The French Air Force Servance squadron participated in the Paris Air Show, with elements of one of its two MAMBA systems being presented on the eurosam stand. The same unit is gearing itself up for the MAMBA premiere in the Champs Elysees military parade, on 14th of July, France’s […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted July 6. 2011) During the course of May the Italian Navy proceeded with firings from the PAAMS-equipped Andrea Doria frigate, as well as with the final acceptance firing trial of the SAAM system from the Conte di Cavour carrier. Meanwhile the French Air Force, after the Volfa exercise in February, participated with […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted Apr. 2011) First manoeuvers for MAMBA In February 2011, the SAMP/T (MAMBA) system was deployed for the first time in French forces military exercise. The VOLFA exercise took place in the area of Aurillac, MAMBA was deployed by the Servance squadron from Luxeuil Air Force Base. Fifth MAMBA for French Air Force […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted Nov. 30, 2010) Within the framework of the FSAF(1) development programme whose goal is to provide the SAMP/T(2) system with an anti-tactical ballistic missile defence capability, EUROSAM(3) carried out a system firing at the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA EM) test range located in Biscarrosse (south west France) on 18th October 2010. […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted Nov. 5, 2010) “The French Air Force, which already owned 3 SAMP/T systems, for training and evaluation, activated its first operational SAM/T squadron on September 20th, with a fourth unit. Air defence squadron (EDSA) Servance hosted a formal ceremony on BA116 (Air base 116), in Luxeuil), displaying its new MAMBA system, as […]

(Source: Eurosam; posted Nov. 5, 2010) “On October 14th, the French navy declared its first Horizon class air defence ship “admitted into active service”. The Forbin frigate is soon due to leave for the Indian Ocean with the carrier battle group. This is the latest event in a series of important milestones over the past […]

(Source: French Air Force; issued Oct. 5, 2010) On September 20th 2010, French Air Force air defence squadron Servance, received its first SAMP/T, chritened Mamba by French Air Force. This SAMP/T is the fourth system delivered to French forces, since Spring 2008, but the first one to be delivered to an operational squadron. One system […]

(Source: French Navy; issued Feb. 18, 2009) AsterTirCharlesNo7 The French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle completed its seventh test firing of an Aster 15 air-defense missile on Feb. 17 at sea off the Ile de Levant, in South-Eastern France. The first Aster firing from the ship took place in 2002. The firing exercise took […]

(Source: UK Ministry of Defence; issued Feb. 11, 2009) The new Sea Viper air defence missile system demonstrated its ability to protect air, land and sea forces during a second, successful test firing. The missile system was successfully test-fired from the 12,000 tonne trials barge Longbow, near the Ile du Levant off the French coast. […]

(Source: Eurosam; issued Dec. 12, 2008) Preliminary to the delivery of the first serial SAMP/T system to the French Air Force, incorporating the new operational software version taking into account the results of the techno-operational evaluation performed from spring 2007 to summer 2008 by the French Air Force and the Italian Army, EUROSAM has carried […]

(Source: Eurosam; issued July 4, 2008) Within the framework of the techno-operational evaluation by the French Air Force of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T1 medium-range ground based air defence system, the French Air Force has carried out its first ASTER 30 firing. The firing took place at the CELM test range located in Les Landes on 3rd […]

(Source: Eurosam; issued June 3, 2008) In the frame of the operational evaluation by the Italian Armed Forces of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T1 medium-range land system, the Italian Army has performed two ASTER 30 firings on May 22nd and 26th. These firings were carried out in the PISQ test range (Poligono Interforze Salto di Quirra) located […]

(Issued November 09, 2007) The Royal Navy’s new advanced naval air defence system, PAAMS (Principal Anti-Air Missile System), is being readied for service as prime contractor MBDA prepares for the new system to undergo firing trials. During the autumn, the PAAMS (S) Sea Trials Platform, Longbow, will be towed from its present berth in Portsmouth […]

(Issued 05/16/2007) The final system qualification firing of the Franco-Italian Aster PAAMS (E) (Principal Anti-Air Missile System) naval air defence weapon was completed today, 14th May, at the Centre d’essais de la Méditerranée (CELM) test range in France. The test fulfilled all the objectives set and, as such, was confirmed to be a complete success. […]

(Issued November 15, 2006) PARIS — On 14th November 2006, the Franco-Italian SAMP/T medium-range land system successfully fired an ASTER 30 missile at the CELM Landes test site. This firing is the last SAMP/T system qualification firing test against conventional targets and opens the way for the system’s operational evaluation with the French and Italian […]

(Issued June 6, 2006) PARIS — The first qualification firing of the PAAMS system, based on an EMPAR radar and a naval ASTER 30 missile, was performed on 23 May 2006. The firing was carried out from an Italian Navy ship against a sub-sonic Mirach target engaged at mid-range ( 35 km approx.) and medium […]

(Issued May. 24, 2006) PARIS — On the 23 rd. of May 2006, the first qualification firing of the Franco-Italian ASTER PAAMS (E) naval air defence system took place in the waters off the French coastline from the Italian ship Carabiniere. This firing has been executed in a configuration fully representative the PAAMS (E) System: […]

(Issued Dec. 20, 2005 ) On December 20th 2005, the Franco-Italian SAMP/T(1) medium-range land system successfully fired an ASTER 30 missile on the CELM Landes test site. This firing is part of the qualification tests of the SAMP/T system, which will enter into operational evaluation with the French and Italian Armed Forces during the second […]

(Issued Oct. 13, 2005 ) On October 12th 2005, a first qualification firing of the ASTER 30 ammunition carried out within the framework of the PAAMS contract took place. This successful firing comes after the successful firings of the PAAMS on June 1rst 2005 and of the SAMP/T system qualification on July 26th 2005. The […]

(Issued July 27, 2005 ) On 26th July 2005, the first qualification firing of the Franco-Italian Aster 30 SAMP/T ground-based, medium range air defence system took place at the Landais test range belonging to the French DGA’s (Délégation Générale pour l’Armement) CELM (Centre d’Essais de Lancement de Missiles) missile testing facility. This qualification firing marks […]

(Issued July 26th, 2005 ) On July 26th 2005, the Franco-Italian SAMP/T [1] medium-range land system successfully fired an ASTER 30 missile on the CELM Landes test site. This firing is part of the qualification tests of the SAMP/T system, which will enter into operational evaluation with the French and Italian Armed Forces in 2006. […]

(Issued June 2005) On 1st June 2005, an ASTER 30 firing was performed at the CELM Landes test centre as part of the PAAMS [1] tripartite (France, Italy, United Kingdom) naval programme. The purpose of this firing, which simulated an antimissile area defence by an air defence frigate, was to engage an anti-ship target with […]

(Issued on June 1st, 2005 by MBDA) On 1 June 2005, MBDA successfully conducted a practice firing of the ASTER 30 missile. This test took place at the DGA Landes Test Centre (CELM), in south-western France. The test firing scenario was a typical example of the threat to be countered by the PAAMS (area defence) […]

(Issued on 25th May, 2005) On 25 May 2005, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier conducted another operational practice firing of its SAAM-FR antimissile self-defence system. The purpose of this firing was to engage a high subsonic anti-ship target with a salvo of two ASTER 15s equipped with warheads. All the objectives of this firing […]

(Issued on 25th May 2005 by MBDA) On May 25th 2005, a first salvo firing of two Aster 15 missiles was successfully carried out from the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during a training exercise off the eastern coast of North America. This test firing, carried out by the French Navy during a combined […]

PARIS (November 13, 2003) — On behalf of France, Italy and Great Britain, OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement) awarded the 3 billion euros FSAF Phase 3 contract to the Eurosam E.I.G. and UKAMS on 12 November 2003. For Eurosam, the contract means the series production of 18 Land-based Medium Range Ground-to-Air (SAMP/T) […]

(Issued Sept. 29th, 2004) On the 29th September 2004, an operational firing was successfully conducted from the « Makkah » frigate at the CEM (Centre d’Essais de la Méditerranée) test centre. The « Target destroyed » announcement was made for the third time in a row on board a SAWARI II frigate. This success marks the end of the […]

(Issued Sept. 8th, 2004) On 7th September 2004, an operational firing was carried out from the Al Riyadh frigate at the Mediterranean Test Centre (CEM). All the objectives of this firing were attained, and the target was destroyed by direct impact. This success, a major step in the SAWARI II programme, marks the conclusion of […]

Following the signing of the contract for the mass production of the SAMP/T (Ground Based Air Defense) system on 12 November 2003, a new success for the FSAF program was announced today. This success concerns the naval component of the FSAF family, and more particularly the SAAM self-defense system, the first unit of which is […]

This comes as a further success in the Franco-Italian FSAF anti-missile system program, and marks the second success of the year for the SAAM/IT system. The qualification firing test was performed at the CEM (Centre d’Essais de la Méditerranée ) in Toulon on 17 December, 2002. It marks the end of the qualification firing run […]

On 30 October, 2002 Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle achieved successful operational firing of its SAAM/FR antimissile self-defence system. The SAAM/FR system qualification run was completed in October 2001, and at that date the system ­ which was already installed on the aircraft carrier ­ had been declared as « firing capable ». The subject of the […]

(Issued by MBDA on Oct. 22, 2002) <p>PARIS—On 16th October 2002, MBDA and DCN, the French ship-builder, conducted a successful test of the SYLVER A50 vertical launch system (VLS), firing a dummy Aster 30 anti-missile missile. The test took place at the Centre d’Essais des Landes (CEL), in south-west France.</p> <p>This first trial validated the […]

(Issued by MBDA on Oct. 22, 2002) PARIS—On 16th October 2002, MBDA and DCN, the French ship-builder, conducted a successful test of the SYLVER A50 vertical launch system (VLS), firing a dummy Aster 30 anti-missile missile. The test took place at the Centre d’Essais des Landes (CEL), in south-west France. This first trial validated the […]

(Source: Eurosam; issued Oct. 21, 2002) PARIS—On October 11th 2002, Eurosam completed the first qualification firing of the full land-based SAMP/T system (Sol-Air Moyenne Portée Terrestre – Land-based Medium Range Ground-to-Air). Within the framework of the collaboration between France and Italy, the SAMP/T qualification campaign is performed in Italy at the “Poligono Interforze di Salto […]

(Source: Eurosam; issued Oct. 21, 2002) PARIS—On October 11th 2002, Eurosam completed the first qualification firing of the full land-based SAMP/T system (Sol-Air Moyenne Portée Terrestre – Land-based Medium Range Ground-to-Air). Within the framework of the collaboration between France and Italy, the SAMP/T qualification campaign is performed in Italy at the “Poligono Interforze di Salto […]

(Source : Eurosam ; dated June 5, issued June 7, 2002) Another success achieved by the Franco-Italian programme FSAF for the development and production of a Family of surface-to-air missile systems. In the frame of the qualification campaign of the naval variant of said systems, the SAAM/IT (Italian Navy configuration) has successfully performed its second […]

(Source : French Ministry of Defence; issued March 26, 2002) (Issued in French only; this is an unofficial translation) PARIS—The French and Italian Ministers of defense, and the United Kingdom’s state secretary for defense, signed in Saragossa on March 22 an agreement for the production of the PAAMS weapon system and of its munitions. PAAMS, […]

PARIS—Eurosam has successfully completed the first qualification firing of its Aster 15 Naval missile from an Italian naval defence system known as SAAM/IT (Superficie-Aria Anti-Missile/Italia, or Surface-to-Air Anti-Missile/Italy). The launch was conducted from the Italian « Carabiniere » experimental ship at the French DGA’s Mediterranean Test Centre (Centre d’Essais de la Méditerranée – CEM), off the coast […]

PARIS—The first series-produced Aster 15 Naval missiles were delivered at the beginning of December 2001 for the French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier before its departure for the Indian Ocean to join the naval component of the interallied coalition led by the USA. The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier is fitted with a SAAM/FR […]

Successful Final Qualification Firing of the Aster 15 Naval Antimissile Missile PARIS—The ASTER 15 Naval antimissile missile has been successfully fired in the final phase of qualification for the Surface-to-Air Anti-Missile Missile /France (SAAM/FR) naval defence system. The firing took place on 30 October, according to the schedule announced at this year’s Paris Air Show. […]

Background : Franco-Italian Co-Operation On Aster PARIS—The Aster 15 Naval missile is produced under a co-operative venture between the French company Aerospatiale Matra Missiles (AMM) and the British/Italian company, Alenia Marconi Systems (AMS). The two companies are soon to be united as part of MBDA, the new European missiles company now being set up. The […]

Following the effective launch of the air defense frigate HORIZON program by the French and Italian Governments, which was announced on Friday 22 September, 2000, the Government Agencies of the two countries have notified the order for the initial production of the first two antimissile systems PAAMS (Principal Anti-Air Missile System). The systems will equip […]

Successful Firing of the French SAAM/FR PARIS—Following the successful firing test of 31 May, 2001 (direct hit of an ASTER 30 on a target moving under severe electronic jamming conditions), a qualification firing test was performed on 29 June, 2001 on the naval version of the SAAM/FR self-defense system. The test was performed from the […]

A New Success For The Aster Missile PARIS—A new firing test of the anti-missile ASTER 30 has been successfully performed in a very severe electronic countermeasures environment at the Centre d’Essais des Landes (CEL) which belongs to the French Delegation Générale pour l’Armement (DGA). This new success allows to confirm the launch of the system […]