Horizon Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade Program Completes Design Review
European consortiums Naviris and Eurosam have completed the critical design review of the Horizon frigate mid-life upgrade program.
France, Italy, UK Order More Aster Missiles, Accelerate Deliveries
France, Italy, and the UK have agreed to order 218 additional Aster missiles and to accelerate the delivery of those previously ordered.
Eurosam Tests Aster 30 B1NT Missile for First Time
OCCAR has announced the first successful firing of Eurosam’s new-generation Aster 30 B1 New Technology missile.
Leonardo Completes SAMP/T NG Air Defense System Radar Acceptance Test
Leonardo has completed its new radar’s factory acceptance test, paving the way for its integration with the SAMP/T NG air defense system for Italy.
French, Italian Horizon Frigates to Receive Mid-Life Upgrade
OCCAR has awarded Naviris and EUROSAM a mid-life upgrade contract for the French and Italian Navy’s Horizon-class frigates.
Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract
Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system.
France, Italy Order 700 Aster Air Defense Missiles for $2 Billion
France and Italy have jointly contracted Eurosam to deliver Aster air defense missiles for 2 billion euros ($2.18 billion).
Turkey Exploring Franco-Italian Air Defense System Purchase
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan explored the possibility of purchasing the Franco-Italian Aster SAMP/T air defense system during his visit to Brussels for the NATO summit last week
Royal Navy Commits to $668 Million Upgrade of Type 45 Destroyer Fleet
The Royal Navy is investing $688 million to upgrade the air defense capabilities of its Type 45 destroyer fleet.
Turkey to develop its own air defense missile system with Eurosam, Canikli says
Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said Turkey agreed with Europe’s manufacturer of air defense systems to develop its own missile system.
Turkey signs air defense missile accord with France and Italy
Turkey signed a letter of intent with France and Italy on Wednesday, paving the way to a purchase of surface-to-air missiles from the Eurosam consortium
