SAMP/T Aster 30
Type: Long-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: France / Italy
Manufacturer: MBDA / Thales Group
First Deployed: 2006
Overview
Singapore operates the SAMP/T Aster 30 surface-to-air missile system forming the long-range tier of Singapore's integrated air defense network. Singapore was the first Asian nation to acquire SAMP/T. The system provides area defense to 120+ km range with Block 1NT tactical ballistic missile intercept capability. Integrated into the Republic of Singapore Air Force's air defense command and control network alongside F-35B fighters.
Technical Specifications
| radar | Arabel multi-function phased array |
|---|---|
| range | 100+ km (Aster 30 Block 1NT: 150 km) |
| speed | Mach 4.5 |
| warhead | Directed fragmentation |
| altitude | 20000+ m |
| guidance | Active radar seeker + mid-course inertial |
| missiles_per_battery | 48 |
Operators
- France
- Greece
- Italy
- Singapore
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