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Aster 15 SAM

Missile Systemconfirmed

Aster 15 SAM

The Aster 15 is a short-to-medium range, all-weather, anti-missile and anti-aircraft missile. It is designed to intercept a wide range of threats, including anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginMulti-national
ManufacturerMBDA
Introduced2002
StatusIn service
Speed4,300 km/h
Range30 km
Weight0.45 t

History

Developed by a multi-national consortium and introduced in 2002, it is a key component of naval air defense systems.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
France4confirmed
Italy—confirmed

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