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
The next-generation Patriot Air and Missile Defense System, which is on track to be operational by 2028, embodies the fusion of advanced radars, improved interceptor missiles, and an integrated command-and-control network that can seamlessly coordinate sensor data and engagement responses across multiple domains. Continue reading New Patriot Air and Missile Defense System Ready by 2028
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This article presents a technical comparison of the combat performance of the U.S. Patriot and the European SAMP/T air defense systems for the period 2020–2025. Continue reading Patriot vs. SAMP/T: Air and Missile Defense Systems Comparison
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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
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
