The Italian government is preparing a new military aid program for Ukraine that will include a medium-range air defense system, SAMP/T, as reported by La Repubblica on May 2nd,2024.
Kiev has been requesting more air defense for months to bolster Ukrainian air defenses in response to the increase in Russian drone and missile attacks.
This delivery meets a serious need for Ukraine in terms of air defense, as closing airspace removes the air component of Russian combat actions and makes large-scale combat very complex and leaves armored and vehicles vulnerable as they are not only visible but fragile by design to aerial attacks.
- Last month, Germany announced that it would provide Ukraine with another long-range American-made MIM-104 Patriot system.
Italy prepares new aid package for Ukraine including SAMP/T air defense missile system.
The military aid program would also include portable American-made Stinger air defense systems, wrote La Repubblica.
The newspaper reported that the package is expected to be presented at the upcoming G7 summit in Italy, which begins on June 13.
Italy has only five SAMP/T batteries.
- Last year, it provided a system to Ukraine in cooperation with France.
- The system was destroyed, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The system can counter a variety of aerial threats, including manned and unmanned aircraft, and would be particularly effective against cruise missiles.
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Italian media reports Italy’s plan to reveal a new military aid package for Ukraine, including a SAMP/T air defense system, during the next month’s G7 Summit in Puglia, to be announced by the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to Sky News.
Media: Italia PM to announce transfer of SAMP/T air defense system, Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine
Italian media reports that PM Meloni plans to announce a new aid package for Ukraine next month, including the SAMP/T air defense, Stinger MANPADs, and Storm Shadow missiles. The Eurosam SAMP/T system, utilized by both the French Air and Space Force and the Italian Army, uses the Aster-series medium-range surface-to-air missiles.- This will be the second SAMP/T battery Italy delivers to Ukraine, following the dispatch of one in March 2023, with an order for more placed in February 2024
- Last month, he appealed to NATO for a minimum of seven Patriot systems in response to escalating attacks in eastern Ukraine.
Earlier, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps stated that Italy, together with the UK and France, supplies Ukraine with Anglo-French Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles.
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Italy to announce new aid package including SAMP/T for Ukraine in June
Italy is poised to announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit scheduled for June 13, according to reports from La Repubblica.
Sources within the executive branch indicate that Italy's ninth aid package will include SAMP/T, an effective air defense system essential for protecting the Ukrainian capital and major urban centers.
Sources within the executive branch indicate that Italy's ninth aid package will include SAMP/T, an effective air defense system essential for protecting the Ukrainian capital and major urban centers.
- The system selected for supply by Rome is the same one long deployed by Slovakia, highlighting its reliability and capability.
- One will remain on standby for the country's defense.
- A fourth installation is stationed in Kuwait and will remain there for the foreseeable future.
SAMP/T
SAMP/T, also known as Mamba, is a medium-range ground-based air defense missile system developed by the Franco-Italian consortium Eurosam.
The system is designed to protect battlefields and critical tactical assets such as airports and seaports from modern and emerging aerial threats, including cruise missiles, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as short-range ballistic missiles (up to 600 km).
SAMP/T, also known as Mamba, is a medium-range ground-based air defense missile system developed by the Franco-Italian consortium Eurosam.
The system is designed to protect battlefields and critical tactical assets such as airports and seaports from modern and emerging aerial threats, including cruise missiles, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as short-range ballistic missiles (up to 600 km).
Italy's assistance to Ukraine
Italy has provided significant support to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022. Rome has supplied Kyiv with various armaments, including anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank missiles, machine guns, mortars, and armored vehicles.
In January of this year, the Italian parliament approved the extension of military aid to Ukraine until 2024.
In late February 2024, Italy and Ukraine signed a security cooperation agreement, which includes provisions for economic, diplomatic, and military assistance.
Italy has provided significant support to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022. Rome has supplied Kyiv with various armaments, including anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank missiles, machine guns, mortars, and armored vehicles.
In January of this year, the Italian parliament approved the extension of military aid to Ukraine until 2024.
In late February 2024, Italy and Ukraine signed a security cooperation agreement, which includes provisions for economic, diplomatic, and military assistance.
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