The Ukrainian air defense system will be strengthened by the SAMP-T complexes handed over by Italy
The White House appealed to the Italian authorities with a request for the transfer of SAMP-T anti-aircraft systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Washington believes that they will make it possible to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense system.
According to La Repubblica, negotiations on the transfer of the SAMP-T air defense system to Ukraine with the head of the Italian government, Francesco Talo, are conducted by the adviser of the American president, Jake Sullivan. The latter insists on the need for an urgent supply of air defense systems. La Repubblica’s sources claim that verbal agreements have already been reached by the participants in the negotiation process.
The SAMP-TSAMP-T anti-aircraft missile complex is produced by the European consortium Eurosat. The anti-aircraft missile complex is designed to destroy drones, aircraft and tactical missiles. It was introduced by the manufacturing company in 2006. Targets are hit by SAMP-T guided missiles from the Aster family. The complex can be used in adverse weather conditions. He is not afraid of high-intensity radar interference.
