Denmark chooses European SAMP/T over American Patriot for air defence

The country opts for a Franco-Italian system in its largest ground-based defence investment.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-09-15

Just a few days ago, we brought you the news about Denmark standing up to Russia with its largest arms purchase ever. Now, we know more details about this purchase, and one of the most notorious is the fact that Denmark has decided to acquire the French-Italian SAMP/T air defence system, turning down the American Patriot in favor of the only European-made long-range alternative. By selecting SAMP/T, Denmark becomes the first EU nation outside France and Italy to operate the system, while also signaling a push for stronger European defence autonomy. Of course, if you want to learn more details, you can do so through the following link. Go!

Le Bourget, France - June 20, 2025 - Vertical missile launcher of the French-Italian Eurosam Mamba SAMP-T medium-range air defence system, shown at the Paris International Air Show (SIAE 2025)

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