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SHORAD Skyguard/Aspide 2000
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Italy's short-range air defense system combining the Skyguard fire control radar with Aspide 2000 semi-active radar homing missiles. The aging system is approaching end of service life and a replacement program is being sought.
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SHORAD Skyguard/Aspide 2000 - MBDA
VENTAJAS
- Provides point air defense for Italian Army formations
- Semi-active radar guidance with decent accuracy
- Proven system with decades of service
DESVENTAJAS
- Aging system approaching end of service life
- No fire-and-forget capability; requires continuous illumination
- Being replaced but successor program unclear
- Limited effectiveness against modern threats (cruise missiles, drones)
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
TYPEShort-Range Surface-To-Air Missile System
RADARSkyguard Fire Control
MISSILEAspide 2000 (25 Km Range)
GUIDANCESemi-Active Radar Homing
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