Aster B1 NT
Aster B1 NT
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Aster B1 NT
Designation
Aster B1 NT
Alternate Designation
Aster Block 1 NT
Equipment Type
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
MBDA, Safran Electronics & Defense, Thales
Date of Introduction
2030
Description
The Aster Block 1 NT (New Technology), also referred to as Aster B1 NT, is a new variant of the Aster Block 1 anti-ballistic missile intended to upgrade the SAMP/T ground-based air defense system. The new missile has been designed to engage ballistic missiles with a maximum range between 1,000 and 1,500 kilometers. The Aster B1 NT program was launched in December 2015 by the French DGA and is expected to enter service with the French Air Force by 2023.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
150.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Aster Block 1 NT
Origin
France, Italy
Contractors
MBDA*, Safran Electronics & Defense, Thales
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2030
First Flight
October 2024
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range
150 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
Aster 15
Variant 2
Aster 30
Variant 3
Aster Block 1
Variant 4
Aster B1 NT
Variant 5
Aster B2 NT
Details
Country of Origin
France
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001130
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (5)
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Denmark
Greece
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