The contract represents the first export of the SAMP/T NG configuration, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The system will include key components supplied by Thales, including the Ground Fire radar and fire control systems.
The SAMP/T NG system is designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats, including drones, aircraft and ballistic missiles. It forms part of Thales’ broader SkyDefender integrated air and missile defence architecture.
The Ground Fire 300 radar, based on active electronically scanned array technology, offers surveillance ranges of up to 400 kilometers. It provides full 360-degree coverage and can track multiple targets simultaneously in complex operational environments.
Thales also supplies the command, control and fire control system, known as the ME-NG module, developed in partnership with MBDA. The system’s open architecture is designed to ensure interoperability with other European defence systems.
The SAMP/T NG is built to maximize the performance of the Aster missile family, including the A30 B1 and A30 B1NT variants. Thales contributes critical components to these missiles, including the homing seeker used for guidance.
Officials said the system benefits from operational experience gained through deployments in France and Italy, including in real combat conditions. Its design emphasizes mobility, with rapid deployment and redeployment times to enhance survivability.
The program is managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation, with eurosam acting as prime contractor for the system. The initiative also reflects broader efforts to strengthen European defence cooperation and industrial capacity.
Hervé Dammann said: “Thales, together with eurosam and MBDA, is honoured by the trust placed in it by the Danish authorities.” He added: “The SAMP/T NG is the most advanced mobile ground-to-air defence system, designed to ensure the protection of Danish airspace and to make a decisive contribution to the defence of European nations and NATO.”
