Italian Army Strengthens Air Defense Posture With New Systems
Italy’s Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems, marking a significant step in establishing a layered air defense posture. The SAMP/T NG system, developed by the EUROSAM joint venture, features the Aster B1NT interceptor with a range of over 150 kilometers, while the GRIFO system is built around the CAMM-ER missile for short-range protection. The introduction of these systems is part of Italy’s air defense renewal, which also includes the Skynex gun-based short-range air defense system. This development was first reported by AeroTime.