Italy begins delivery and acceptance of SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defence systems for army modernisation
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.
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Thales supports successful SAMP/T NG firing in France ahead of planned operational deployment
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.
Eurosam confirms SAMP/T NG performance with new firings and outlines system capabilities in Europe
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.
Denmark chooses SAMP/T NG system to strengthen long-range air and missile defence capabilities
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 radar enters full-scale series production for SAMP/T NG air defence system
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).
Thales to provide Ground Fire radar as Denmark chooses SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system
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 completes Aster missile test and begins accelerated deliveries for European air defence
MBDA marked two significant developments in European air defence during July 2025, underlining its commitment to delivering sovereign defence capabilities.
Aster B1NT missile achieves successful long-range qualification in joint European test
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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Successful Factory Acceptance Test for French Air Force’s first SAMP/T NG GF 300 MRI radar
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.
SAMP/T NG: a new European system for the multi-layered air defence
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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SAMP/T NG: second Leonardo’s Kronos GM HP Radar passes Factory Acceptance Tests
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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Kronos GM HP air defence radar successfully passed acceptance tests
The Kronos GM HP radar will be a crucial element of the SAMP/T NG air defence systems.
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