Air Defence

Not only Samp T, Italia will also send a frigate to the Gulf: here are the hypotheses in the field

The intention is to move in coordination with EU countries. Among the first to ask Italia for support were the Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar

by Rome Editorial Staff

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Translated by AI
Versione italiana

1' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

There are not only the anti-drone systems and Samp T among the hypotheses, since in addition to the package, Italia is ready to consider sending at least one frigate to defend the Gulf States area.

Providing an air defence hat in the area of Cyprus could be - but this is all still to be defined - the ship Schergat engaged in the Secure Mediterranean operation, which among its tasks is to ensure security.

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More difficult would be the use of the Virginio Fasan, which is under the NATO flag.

Both are multi-mission frigates that can be used in an anti-drone function with a radar defence system that spots intruders at a distance of about 200 kilometres.

They also have Aster 30 missiles (the same ones used with the Samp T) with a range of 100 kilometres and a 76-millimetre cannon.

Coordination with EU countries

The Italian Navy has a dozen frigates and two destroyers for air defence, but one is already engaged in an exercise in Northern Europe.

In general, there is talk in government circles at the moment of 'arrangements' and the intention is to move in coordination with the EU countries for support to the Gulf countries.

Among the first to ask Italia for support were the Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar, where an Italian Samp T had already transited in the past to counter the terrorist threat.

Rome also has radar and a range of electronic intelligence tools at its disposal through the satellite network.

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