SHORAD Skyguard/Aspide 2000
Type: air_defense
Domain: land
Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany
Manufacturer: MBDA
First Deployed: 1989
Overview
Italy's short-range air defense system combining the Skyguard fire control radar with Aspide 2000 semi-active radar homing missiles. The aging system is approaching end of service life and a replacement program is being sought.
Technical Specifications
| type | Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System |
|---|---|
| radar | Skyguard fire control |
| missile | Aspide 2000 (25 km range) |
| guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
Operators
- Italy (Esercito Italiano)
- Multiple export customers
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