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SAAM

IOC: December 2002
Total Production: 5
Also Known As: SAAM-FR, SAAM-IT and Surface-to-Air Anti-Missile

Origin: France

Contractor/s: MBDA

Description: The Surface-to-Air Anti-Missile (SAAM) is a advanced, short-range, ship-based air defense system designed to engage multiple, simultaneous threats at ranges of up to 30 kilometers. The system includes a multifunctional radar, a command and control (C2) unit, Sylver vertical launching system (VLS) and Aster 15 surface-to-air missiles. The highly maneuverable Aster 15 missile can engage fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and anti-ship missiles. SAAM entered service with the French Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in December 2002.

The SAAM-IT is the version adopted by the Italian Navy and features Empar as its multifunctional radar while the French version, SAAM-FR, uses the Arabel radar system. Besides, the system can be enhanced with long range surveillance radars. Saudi Arabia and Italy have ordered this air defense system to equip their Sawari II class frigates and Conte di Cavour aircraft carrier respectively. The SAAM is a prime candidate to provide short-range air defense for FREMM multi-purpose frigates ordered by the French and Italian Navies.

Applications:

Carrier & Landing Ships
Frigates

Charles de Gaulle and Conte di Cavour

FREMM and Sawari II

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:: News ::

There are 5 news between
14 Jan 2003
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25 May 2011

Conte di Cavour Aircraft Carrier Successfully Launches Two Aster 15 Missiles Italy and France Launch First Phase of Newest European Warship Program SAAM-FR Validated after First Salvo Firing from Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Sawari II Completes SAAM Trials SAAM/IT Completes Qualification Trials

:: Operators ::

Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	France	1	Italy	1
	Saudi Arabia	3

fully confirmed operational planned retired cancelled destroyed

:: Related Equipment ::

Related Equipment
		Qty
	Rocket & Missile Launchers
	Sylver
	Ship Sensors
	Arabel		-
	Empar			-
	Surface-to-Air Missiles
	Aster 15

:: Notes & Resources ::

Last Updated:
Saturday, February 2, 2013

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