Switzerland is considering a European alternative to the U.S.-made Patriot missile system after Washington indefinitely postponed delivery of five anti-missile batteries.
Italy’s Ministry of Defence has announced the start of the delivery and acceptance process for the SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defence systems.
Thales has contributed to the successful first test firing of the French version of the SAMP/T NG system, carried out on 15 December 2025 at the DGA Essais de Missiles test range in Biscarosse.
Two successful firings of the SAMP/T NG long-range air defence system were performed in France and Italy, demonstrating once again the system’s high level of performance.
The Danish Ministry of Defence has officially chosen the SAMP/T NG system to provide Denmark with a cutting-edge solution for long-range air and missile defence.
Thales’s Ground Fire air surveillance and defence radar has entered continuous series production as of early 2025, following successful factory acceptance tests (FAT) witnessed by France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA).
The Danish Ministry of Defence has selected the SAMP/T NG mobile ground-to-air system to strengthen its national air defence and ensure interoperability with European and NATO forces.
MBDA marked two significant developments in European air defence during July 2025, underlining its commitment to delivering sovereign defence capabilities.
A second successful firing of the Aster B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile was conducted on 30 July 2025 at the DGA Essais de Missiles test range, marking a major milestone for European air defence.
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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.
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.
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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.
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