Italy to Double Missile Interceptor Production as Ukraine Runs Out

Italy to double missile interceptor production as Ukraine runs out

ROME — Italy will double production of missiles for its SAMP/T air defense batteries next year, Italy’s defense minister has said, as Ukraine reportedly runs out of stocks for its two batteries.In an Italian TV interview on Monday, minister Guido Crosetto said that the Italian arm of European missile house MBDA would boost production of the Aster missiles by 40% this year and 100% in 2026.But he added, “the first deliveries that will arrive will…

Production of missiles for SampT to double in'26 -Crosetto - Science & Tecnology

In 2026, the European consortium MBDA will double the production of missiles for SampT, the missile system that Italy has also supplied to Ukraine, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Monday, interviewed by Quarta Repubblica, broadcast tonight on Rete 4. (ANSA)