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Italian SAMP/T air defense system to start operating in Ukraine in 7 to 8 weeks - Italian Foreign Minister
SAMP/T air defense systems provided to Ukraine by Italy and France will be active in Ukraine in the next 7 to 8 weeks
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According to Reuters, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, made the statement on a TV show. The official's words were later confirmed by his spokesman.
"I believe it will be operational within seven to eight weeks," Antonio Tajani said.
The SAMP/T system can track dozens of targets and intercept 10 at once. It is the only European-made system that can intercept ballistic missiles.
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On January 22, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that his country, together with France, planned to transfer the SAMP/T air defense system to Ukraine.
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Recently, France and Italy agreed to jointly order 700 Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles for SAMP/T systems, keeping some for themselves, but supplying most to Ukraine.
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