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Denmark selects Thales-backed SAMP/T NG air defence system
Denmark joins France and Italy in adopting the SAMP/T NG system, with Thales providing advanced radar and fire control technologies to strengthen European airspace protection.
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Denmark has selected the SAMP/T NG (Next Generation) mobile ground-to-air defence system, becoming the third nation to adopt the platform after France and Italy.
The system is part of Europe’s broader effort to enhance integrated air and missile defence capabilities and strengthen regional security.
Advanced radar at the core
At the heart of the system is Thales’s Ground Fire radar, a next-generation surveillance and air defence solution featuring:
- Detection range of up to 400 km
- Full 360° coverage with 90° elevation
- Capability to track multiple targets simultaneously
Based on AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) technology, the radar is designed to operate effectively in complex environments, including maritime zones, mountainous terrain, and electronically contested conditions.
Multi-threat detection and response
The system is capable of identifying and tracking a wide spectrum of aerial threats, including:
Multi-threat detection and response
The system is capable of identifying and tracking a wide spectrum of aerial threats, including:
- Drones
- Fighter aircraft
- Ballistic missiles
With a rapid refresh rate of approximately one second, it enables real-time situational awareness and fast response.
Integrated command and control
Thales also provides the command, control, and fire control system (ME-NG), developed in partnership with MBDA.
This “brain” of the system ensures:
Integrated command and control
Thales also provides the command, control, and fire control system (ME-NG), developed in partnership with MBDA.
This “brain” of the system ensures:
- Coordinated threat detection and engagement
- Seamless integration with other defence systems
- Interoperability across European and NATO frameworks
Supporting missile performance
The SAMP/T NG is designed to maximise the capabilities of the Aster missile family, including A30 B1 and A30 B1NT variants, with Thales supplying critical guidance components such as the homing seeker.
Mobility and operational readiness
The system is engineered for rapid deployment and redeployment, ensuring high survivability in dynamic operational environments.
Its mobility, combined with operational feedback from deployments in France and Italy, enhances readiness for real-world defence scenarios.
Contribution to European defence ecosystem
The programme is managed by OCCAR, with eurosam (a joint venture between Thales and MBDA) acting as the prime contractor.
The system is also part of Thales’s broader SkyDefender concept, a multi-layer, multi-domain air defence framework incorporating cybersecurity and AI capabilities.
Delivery timeline and outlook
Deliveries of the Danish SAMP/T NG system are scheduled to begin in 2028, supported by increased production capacity for both the system and Aster missiles.
Denmark’s adoption of the system reflects growing demand for advanced, interoperable air defence solutions in response to evolving security challenges across Europe.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.thalesgroup.com
The SAMP/T NG is designed to maximise the capabilities of the Aster missile family, including A30 B1 and A30 B1NT variants, with Thales supplying critical guidance components such as the homing seeker.
Mobility and operational readiness
The system is engineered for rapid deployment and redeployment, ensuring high survivability in dynamic operational environments.
Its mobility, combined with operational feedback from deployments in France and Italy, enhances readiness for real-world defence scenarios.
Contribution to European defence ecosystem
The programme is managed by OCCAR, with eurosam (a joint venture between Thales and MBDA) acting as the prime contractor.
The system is also part of Thales’s broader SkyDefender concept, a multi-layer, multi-domain air defence framework incorporating cybersecurity and AI capabilities.
Delivery timeline and outlook
Deliveries of the Danish SAMP/T NG system are scheduled to begin in 2028, supported by increased production capacity for both the system and Aster missiles.
Denmark’s adoption of the system reflects growing demand for advanced, interoperable air defence solutions in response to evolving security challenges across Europe.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.thalesgroup.com
