Ukraine to test French SAM system against ballistic missiles this
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv will conduct tests of the new SAMP/T air defense systems, developed jointly by Airbus Defence & Space (France) and Leonardo SpA (Italy), specifically designed to counter ballistic missiles this year. The French government confirmed these plans in Paris on March 15th as part of ongoing cooperation with Ukraine's security needs against Russian attacks.
Key Points
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1President Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine will test the French air defense system SAMPT against ballistic missiles this year.
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2The testing initiative involves cooperation between France and Italy, as both nations are developing or contributing to the new defensive technology.
Developments
Perspectives
Ukraine will test the French air defense system SAMP/T against Russian missiles.
— [Mar 15, 20:48] Зеленски: Украјина ће тестирати француски ПВО систем SAMP/T против руских ракета (Politika.rs)"C'est quoi le nouveau système de défense aérienne français et italien que l'Ukraine va tester"
— [Mar 15, 20:48] C'est quoi SAMP-T NG ce nouvelle systeme defense aerienne francais (et italien) que Ukraine va testeur Actu.fr"Украина сегодня испытает новую систему SAMP/T против баллистики", - Зеленский
— [Mar 15, 20:48] Україна цьогоріч випробує новую systemu SAMP/Т проти ballistikiy -, Zelenskyi (Espreso)"Украина испытывает новую систему SAMP/T против баллистики", - Зеленский
— [Mar 15, 20:48] Україна випробує новую systemu SAMP/Т проти ballistikiy -, Zelenskyi (Rbc.ua)"Президент договорился о испытании новой системы SAMP/T против баллистики"
— [Mar 15, 20:48] Президент домовився про випробування нової systemu SAMP/Т проти ballistiki (Pravda.com.ua)