MilitaryAster 30 SAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Aster 30 is a medium-range, all-weather, anti-air missile system designed to intercept and destroy a wide range of aerial threats, including aircraft, UAVs, and cruise missiles. It is a key component of naval and ground-based air defense systems, utilizing a 'hit-to-kill' approach for high effectiveness.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Multi-national |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 5,557 km/h |
| Range | 120 km |
| Weight | 0.45 t |
History
Developed by a multi-national consortium and introduced in 2001, it is a longer-range variant of the Aster family.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | confirmed |
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