US EditionThales Supports Successful SAMP/T NG Firing in France Ahead of Planned Operational Deployment
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According to an announcement by Thales, the first qualification test firings of the French version of the SAMP/T NG system were successfully completed in December 2025. Thales also confirmed that the first deliveries of the system are scheduled for 2026, following its official introduction to the French and Italian armed forces.
SAMP/T NG: Thales contributes to the success of the European air defence system’s firing campaign
On Monday, December 15, 2025, the first test firing of the French version of the SAMP/T NG system was successfully performed from the DGA Essais de Missiles test range in Biscarosse (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region). Each system features a Thales Ground Fire radar, the leading radar in the field of surveillance and air defence with an unmatched performance: range of up to 400 km and panoramic coverage at 360° and 90° elevation. The Ground Fi…
Thales supports successful SAMP/T NG firing in France ahead of planned operational deployment
The campaign demonstrated the capabilities of the Thales Ground Fire radar, which is integrated into each SAMP/T NG system and has been in series production since early 2025. The radar offers a surveillance range of up to 400 km with 360-degree panoramic coverage and 90-degree elevation, enabling the detection, tracking and classification of a wide range of targets in complex operational environments. Developed by Eurosam, a joint venture be…
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