Eastern European countries saw the Russian threat coming and consistently documented this in official documents from the early 2000s. Western European powers were overly optimistic and had to dramatically correct course, first in 2014 and then sharply in 2022. Continue reading European views on the Potential for Conventional War and the Need for Ground Based Air Defenses, 2000–2025
Executive Summary Western nations have invested over $100 billion in advanced air defense systems that can intercept threats at ranges exceeding 200 kilometers. These systems, including the combat-proven Patriot, THAAD, and emerging laser weapons, form an integrated defensive network protecting millions of citizens and critical infrastructure. As hypersonic missiles and drone swarms emerge as new threats, NATO members are accelerating development of AI-enhanced detection systems … Continue reading The $100 Billion Shield: How Advanced Air Defense Systems Counter Modern Threats
Selskapet Eurosam – et samarbeid mellom det franske selskapet MBDA og den franske sensorprodusenten Thales – presenterte nylig sin nyeste luftvernløsning, kalt SAMP/T NG. Continue reading Neste generasjon SAMP/T markedsføres i Midtøsten
The public debate surrounding Norway’s air defense capabilities and requirements is ongoing. However, it is crucial to clarify the terminology often used in these discussions. Continue reading Understanding Long-Range Air Defense: A Norwegian Perspective
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SAMP/T (Sol-Air Moyenne Portée/Terrestre: surface-air medium range/land) is a land-based air defense system produced by Eurosam (MBDA and Thales). An upgraded version, SAMP/T NG is due for serial production in 2025. The next generation SAMP/T comes with hit-to-kill missiles and an AESA radar with 360 degrees coverage. Continue reading The European Patriot – SAMP/T Air and Missile Defense System
In 1999, MEADS International was selected by NATO MEADS Management Agency to develop MEADS as a replacement for Patriot. Participating companies were MBDA Italia, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), Lenkflugkorpersysteme (LFK) in Germany and Lockheed Martin in the United States. Continue reading MEADS what happened?
SAMP/T er et landbasert luftvernsystem produsert av Eurosam (MBDA og Thales). Utviklingen startet for alvor i 1990, med testing av enkeltkomponenter fra 1999 og med hele systemet fra 2005. Er det et rimelig bra system, eller er det gårsdagens teknologi med vekstpotensial? Continue reading Europas Patriot: SAMP/T
