Slovakia to replace US Patriot missiles with SAMPT-MAMBA air defense systems from Italy.

Slovakia will get Italian-French SAMP/T-MAMBA air defense systems to replace the Patriot systems currently deployed by the U.S. The system, which comes with over 100 pieces of equipment, will be operated by up to 150 members of the Italian armed forces. The ministry stated that battery rotation will ensure the continuity of Slovakia's air defenses.
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The SAMP/T-MAMBA system is a highly mobile and flexible air defense system that can be deployed quickly and easily (Picture source: French army)

The SAMP/T-MAMBA (Sol-Air Moyenne Portée/Terrain - Missile Anti-BAronne - Medium Range Surface-to-Air/Terrain - Anti-Ballistic Missile) is a surface-to-air missile system designed for the French Air Force and Army to provide air defense against a range of airborne threats, including aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and ballistic missiles.

The SAMP/T is produced by Eurosam, a 50:50 joint venture between MBDA and Thales. Its key components are the Aster 30 interceptor and Arabel multi-function radar. The system consists of a truck-mounted firing unit that carries 6 ready-to-launch missiles and a mobile ground-based radar system that provides target detection, tracking, and guidance for the missiles. The SAMP/T-MAMBA missile is a two-stage solid-fueled missile with a maximum range of approximately 120 km and a maximum altitude of 30 km.

The SAMP/T-MAMBA system is a highly mobile and flexible air defense system that can be deployed quickly and easily to protect military bases, airfields, and critical infrastructure. It is also interoperable with other air defense systems, allowing it to operate as part of a larger air defense network.

The SAMP/T-MAMBA system has been in service with the French military since 2011 and has been exported to several other countries, including Italy and Saudi Arabia. It is considered one of the most advanced and capable air defense systems in the world.

Defense News March 2023