Aster

On February 14, fifteen countries formalized the creation of a coalition aimed at bolstering Ukraine's air defence capabilities. This initiative, co-led by France and Germany, marks the second such coalition under French leadership, among five established to support Ukraine.

France to supply Armed Forces of Ukraine with new batch of Aster missiles

France has committed to providing Ukraine with a new batch of Aster anti-aircraft missiles for the SAMP/T air defence system.

On Jule 18, OCCAR-EA Director Joachim Sucker and Eurosam Managing Director Eva Bruxmeier signed the Amendment of the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) contract for the procurement of new generation ground based air defence systems SAMP/T NG for Italian Air Force. This procurement adds to the SAMP/T NG production ordered in January 2023 for the Italian Army and French Air and Space Force.

Air defence: OCCAR contracts Eurosam for additional SAMP/T NG systems

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The European long-range air and missile defence system has been choosen by Italian air Force.

NATO exercises have again proven the potent air defence capabilities of MBDA’s Aster missile in providing long-range protection from difficult air threats.

MBDA: Aster demonstrates unmatched performance on NATO trials

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NATO exercises have again proven the potent air defence capabilities of MBDA’s Aster missile in providing long-range protection from difficult air threats.

The OCCAR, on behalf of the French and Italian defence procurement agencies, has signed a contract with Eurosam (a joint venture company of Thales and MBDA) for the production of the Aster air defence missile including the Aster 30 B1 NG, Aster 30 B1 and Aster 15.

Air defence: France and Italy order the Aster missiles

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The OCCAR, on behalf of the French and Italian defence procurement agencies, has signed a contract with Eurosam (a joint venture company of Thales and MBDA) for the production of the Aster air defence missiles.

On 8 December 2022, the OCCAR-EA Director, on behalf of the UK MoD, signed the Amendment 10 of the Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) contract with the Eurosam’s consortium Managing Director.

OCCAR: contract amendment for Aster 30 B1 naval standard for UK

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The contract Amendment saw the UK joining the multi-National partnership between France and Italy for the Production of the Aster Block 1, with a new contract managed by MBDA trough Eurosam.