Based
on the knowledge that our operational forces could no
longer do without a high performance and modern ground-to-air
protection system against tactical missiles, the French
Military Programme Law 2003-2009 responded to this need
by developing the SAMP/T Surface-to-Air Medium Range missile
system which has just come into service for forces serving
in the Luxeuil air defence artillery squadron.
The
SAMP/T system combines the Arabel radar, a real-time engagement
module and the Aster 30 missile. As part of its responsibility
for the fire control function, Thales is also participating
in designing and producing homing devices for Aster missiles.
With the supply of 15 SAMP/T systems under the FSAF (Future
Surface-to-Air Family) programme, Thales is demonstrating
its capacity to play a leading role in the field of ground-based
anti-aircraft and anti-missile defence.
