Eurosam - Defence Industry Europe

During the Paris Air Show 2023, France and Italy representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the four Horizon Frigates of the French and Italian navies. Their modernization will be entrusted to Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group and Eurosam, a consortium formed by MBDA and Thales. A formal contract will be signed in a few weeks, by Naviris, Eurosam and OCCAR, representing Italy and France.

Eurosam and Naviris advance Horizon-class frigates upgrade to production phase

Defence industry partners Naviris and eurosam have successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Horizon Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) Programme.

Türkiye has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a comprehensive, multi-layered air defence system called the "Steel Dome" project. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to develop an independent and advanced defence infrastructure, reducing reliance on foreign military equipment.

Saudi Arabia reportedly favouring Türkiye’s Aselsan to provide air defence system for NEOM mega-city

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According to Intelligence Online, Aselsan may take the lead in providing the defence solution, potentially replacing the European missile manufacturer MBDA.

The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first serial GF 300 MRI radar, developed by Thales for the French Air Force, has been successfully completed. The test was conducted within the framework of the FSAF-PAAMS programme, managed by OCCAR.

Successful Factory Acceptance Test for French Air Force’s first SAMP/T NG GF 300 MRI radar

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The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first serial GF 300 MRI radar, developed by Thales for the French Air Force, has been successfully completed.

MBDA, a European leader in missile technology, has taken a significant step forward in air defence with the successful first firing of the Aster B1NT (New Technology) interceptor. The test took place on 8th October 2024 at the Biscarrosse DGA missile testing facility in France and was conducted by the French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA). The event was attended by key figures, including French Minister of Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs Sébastien Lecornu, alongside representatives from France, Italy, and the UK, who are involved in the Principal Anti Air Missile Systems (PAAMS) cooperation.

European defence industry to boost production of Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles

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OCCAR has signed Amendment 15 to the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract, increasing and accelerating the production of Aster missiles.

During the Second European Air and Missile Defence Conference, French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu confirmed a new contract for the production of seven additional SAMP/T NG (Surface-to-Air Missile Platform/Terrain - New Generation) systems for the French Air and Space Force. The contract, facilitated through OCCAR-EA, marks the transition to full-scale serial production for the advanced air defence system. This follows previous orders for Italy's Air Force in July 2023 and the Italian Army earlier in 2024.

France awards EUR 600 million air defence contracts to Thales, MBDA, and KNDS France

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he French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded contracts worth €600 million to Thales, MBDA France, and KNDS France for new surface-to-air defence (DSA) and anti-drone (LAD) systems.

A successful test of the Aster 30 B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile has been carried out at the DGA Essais de Missiles firing range in Biscarrosse. This event represents a significant advancement for the SAMP/T New Generation (SAMP/T NG) air defence system, a collaborative project between France and Italy. The missile was developed by Eurosam, a joint venture formed by MBDA France, MBDA Italy, and Thales.

SAMP/T NG air defence system: successful test of Aster 30 B1NT interceptor

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The SAMP/T NG system, which utilises this advanced missile, is designed to provide enhanced protection for the French Air Force, Italian Army, and Air Force.

France orders seven additional SAMP/T NG air defence systems

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Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint venture responsible for the development of the SAMP/T NG system, has been a leader in air defence for over 35 years.

Originally designed to manage the ammunitions of the ASTER family (ASTER 30 B1 and ASTER 30 B1NT), the SAMP/T NG provides the ability to engage air threats at long range while offering an autonomous capability against ballistic missiles. The SAMP/T NG system is developed in close cooperation between France and Italy.

SAMP/T NG: a new European system for the multi-layered air defence

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The SAMP/T NG air defence system provides the ability to engage air threats at long range while offering an autonomous capability against ballistic missiles.

The Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for the second Kronos GM HP radar, a key component of the SAMP/T NG air defence system, have been successfully completed, marking a significant milestone within the FSAF-PAAMS Programme. This program is part of a collaborative effort to enhance the air and missile defence capabilities of Italy, with the radar being produced by Leonardo.

SAMP/T NG: second Leonardo’s Kronos GM HP Radar passes Factory Acceptance Tests

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The Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for the second Kronos GM HP radar, a key component of the SAMP/T NG air defence system, have been successfully completed.

Eurosam, a joint venture of MBDA and Thales, will produce a new batch of Aster 30 air defence missiles for Italy. This decision was formalized through the 14th Contract Amendment for the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract, signed by Joachim Sucker, Director of OCCAR-EA, and Anne Diaz De Tuesta, Managing Director of Eurosam.

Eurosam to produce more Aster 30 air defence missiles for Italy

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Eurosam, a joint venture of MBDA and Thales, will produce a new batch of Aster 30 air defence missiles for Italy.

Eurosam and Thales signed a contract for the delivery and installation of four SMART-L MM/N long-range radars to be installed on two French and two Italian Horizon class frigates. The first SMART-L MM/N is scheduled for delivery in 2026. The replacement of the original S1850 long-range radar with the SMART-L MM/N provides a capabilities upgrade enabling the ships, in operation since 2007, to meet the latest threats.

Eurosam selects Thales radars for Horizon-class air defence frigates

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Eurosam and Thales signed a contract for the delivery and installation of four SMART-L MM/N radars to be installed on two French and two Italian Horizon class frigates.

The eurosam Joint Venture (JV), backed by its three shareholders MBDA France, MBDA Italia and Thales, is developing a new generation of long-range surface-to-air systems based on ASTER missiles (the SAMP/T NG ground system, the successor to the PAAMS & LRR naval system and the ASTER B1NT missile), with a new management team formed by Anne Diaz de Tuesta, Alexis Grenier and Mirko Leonardi.

A new management team for eurosam

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The eurosam is developing a new generation of long-range surface-to-air systems with a new management team.