Aster 30 SAMP/T NG: The System That Stopped Iskanders in Ukraine
The Aster 30 Block 1 NT / SAMP-T NG is MBDA’s 120 km-range medium-long range air and ballistic defense system used by France and Italy. In Ukraine it achieved higher intercept rates against modified Iskanders than Patriot; production was scaled to 5× planned in 2025.
Outperforming Patriot
Field reports from early 2025 indicate SAMP/T achieved higher intercept rates against modified Iskander profiles than PAC-3. This became a major commercial and political reference for France.
Production Surge
As European Aster stocks hit critical levels, MBDA scaled production to 5× planned in 2025. President Macron confirmed new SAMP/T NG batteries are being prioritized for Ukraine ahead of French and Italian allocations.
Teknik Özellikler
| Özellik | Değer |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium-long range SAM + ballistic defense |
| Max Range | ~120 km |
| Altitude | ~20 km+ |
| Speed | Mach 4.5+ |
| Radar | Arabel multi-function AESA |
| Platform | SAMP/T land + FREMM/Horizon naval version |
Kullanıcı Ülkeler
| Ülke | Detay |
|---|---|
| France | SAMP/T + FREMM/Forbin naval |
| Italy | SAMP/T + Orizzonte naval |
| Ukraine | 2 SAMP/T batteries, deliveries ongoing |
Türk Muadili
Turkey’s ROKETSAN SİPER, targeting 100+ km range, is the closest domestic counterpart. SAMP/T’s proven Ukraine performance sets the benchmark SİPER must match.
