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Franco-Italian SAMP/T Outshines U.S. Patriot in Ukraine

11/10/2025

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On November 8, 2025, General Fabien Mandon of the French military said the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system is outperforming the U.S. Patriot system in Ukraine.
He noted that modified Russian missiles bypass Patriot defenses, while SAMP/T units intercept these threats.
The comparison has sparked renewed NATO debate about air defense effectiveness based on the ongoing conflict.

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On November 8, 2025, General Fabien Mandon of the French military said the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system is outperforming the U.S. Patriot system in Ukraine.
He noted that modified Russian missiles bypass Patriot defenses, while SAMP/T units intercept these threats.
The comparison has sparked renewed NATO debate about air defense effectiveness based on the ongoing conflict.