The USA and Italy are discussing the transfer of SAMP-T air defense systems to Ukraine – media
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SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile system
Italy has not yet approved a sixth military aid package. Sullivan and Talo discussed the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine.
The United States is asking Italy to speed up another military aid package for Ukraine, which may include SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile systems. It was reported La Repubblica with reference to sources in diplomatic circles.
It is noted that the US President’s National Security Assistant Jake Sullivan and the Italian Prime Minister’s diplomatic adviser Francesco Talo discussed the issue of air defense supplies during a telephone conversation. It was about batteries of SAMP-T complexes.
As the publication writes, until Italy has approved the sixth package of military aid, but it will be done soon.
Italy is reported to have five active SAMP-T air defense batteries and one training battery that lacks a launcher. However, work on its modernization has been going on for several months.
The SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile complex is produced by the French-Italian company Eurosam. It is a ground-based air-to-air system. The target detection range is 80 km. The key components of the system are the Aster 30 missile and the Arabel functional radar. This air defense system has a minimum reaction time and a high firing temperature. It can fire eight missiles in ten seconds. SAMP-T can protect military units or infrastructure facilities. With the help of this installation, you can destroy aircraft, as well as shoot down cruise and anti-radar missiles.
Earlier it was reported that Italy will consider the transfer of air defense systems to Ukraine.
so, The USA announced a record package of aid to Ukraine. It includes additional HIMARS, HUMVEE and MRAP armored vehicles, Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles, M2 Bradley light tanks.
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