So far, Italy has not approved the sixth military aid package. Sullivan and Talo discussed the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine.
The United States is asking Italy to expedite the next military aid package for Ukraine, which could include SAMP-T surface-to-air missile systems. This was reported by La Repubblica, citing sources in diplomatic circles.
It was noted that US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and diplomatic adviser to Italian Prime Minister Francesco Talo discussed the issue of air defense supplies in a telephone conversation. This is about the battery of SAMP-T complexes.
As the newspaper wrote, while Italy has not approved the sixth package of military aid, but it may be done soon.
It is reported that Italy has five active batteries of the SAMP-T air defense system and one training battery, which does not have a launcher. However, work on its modernization has been going on for several months.
The SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile system is produced by the French-Italian company Eurosam. It is an air-to-air ground system. The target detection range is up to 80 km. The main components of the system are the Aster 30 missile and the functional Arabel radar. This air defense system has the lowest reaction time and high rate of fire. In ten seconds, he can fire eight missiles. SAMP-T can protect military units or infrastructure. With this installation, you can destroy aircraft, as well as shoot cruise and anti-radar missiles.
Earlier it was reported that Italy will consider the transfer of air defense systems to Ukraine.
Recall that the United States announced a record aid package to Ukraine. This includes additional HIMARS, HUMVEE and MRAP armored vehicles, Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles, M2 Bradley light tanks.
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