SAMP/T NG (Mamba)
Type: Long-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Eurosam (MBDA / Thales)
Overview
Sol-Air Moyenne Portée / Terrestre Nouvelle Génération — the next evolution of the European medium-range ground-based air defense system. Integrates the new Aster 30 B1NT missile with active radar seeker providing anti-ballistic missile capability against short and medium-range ballistic threats. The NG fire control system features the Thales Ground Fire 300 multifunction AESA radar with significantly improved detection range and tracking capacity. Each battery operates 8 Sylver A50 vertical launchers (32 missiles ready to fire). The system provides 360-degree coverage with a range exceeding 120 km and altitude ceiling above 20 km. Joint Franco-Italian programme with operational capability expected from 2028.
Technical Specifications
| note | Next Generation: enhanced Aster 30 Block 1NT with improved seeker for ballistic missile defense |
|---|---|
| radar | Thales Sentinel G-band AESA |
| missiles | Aster 30 Block 1NT |
| max_range_km | 120 |
| altitude_max_km | 25 |
| simultaneous_targets | 10 |
Operators
- France
- Italy
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