How SAMP/T Defends Ukraine Against Russia's Missile and Drone Attacks

Since the onset of the war, Kyiv has fortified its defenses with an array of air defense systems, including German IRIS-T batteries, Hawk anti-missile systems, Avenger, and Patriot units. The latest addition to Ukraine's surface-to-air missile (SAM) inventory is the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system. This system is capable of countering a wide spectrum of airborne threats, including cruise missiles, both manned and unmanned aircraft, and tactical ballistic missiles with a range class of up to 372 miles (600 km). SAMP/T is composed of a fire control system that uses the ARABEL multi-function electronic scanning radar and a Vertical Ground Launcher. . The SAMP/T MAMBA launcher vehicle is equipped with eight missile containers ready for launch, situated at the truck's rear. Each m ...