The defense ministers of France and Italy signed a “Cooperation Arrangement” agreement on Jun. 14 in Paris to jointly develop the Aster 30 Block 1 NT missile.
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The development program encompass not just the upgrade of the interceptor but the modernization of the SAMP/T air defense system as well.