Italian 12.0 SPAA

CAMM-ER + GRIFO: Italy’s Next-Generation Air Defense System

🔹 Overview:

The CAMM-ER + GRIFO system is an advanced medium-range air defense solution being developed and deployed by Italy. It is designed to replace legacy systems like SPADA and Skyguard-Aspide, and to provide a modern, flexible, and highly mobile shield against aerial threats.


🚀 CAMM-ER (Common Anti-air Modular Missile – Extended Range)

  • Manufacturer: MBDA Italia
  • Range: Over 40 km
  • Altitude coverage: Up to 15 km
  • Guidance: Active radar homing (no need for continuous radar illumination)
  • Launch method: Soft vertical launch (cold launch system with thrust vectoring)

✅ Features:

  • Can engage fast jets, helicopters, UAVs, cruise missiles, and some ballistic missiles.
  • Uses a cold launch system, allowing 360° coverage from stationary launchers.
  • Compact and modular design, enabling integration on land, sea, and mobile platforms.
  • Offers all-weather, day-night, and multi-target capability.

🛡️ GRIFO Radar and Fire Control System

  • Manufacturer: Leonardo (Italy)
  • Purpose: Acts as the fire control and target acquisition system for CAMM-ER.
  • Radar type: 3D AESA radar with rotating antenna.
  • Range: Estimated detection range of more than 80 km for fighter-size targets.
  • Integrated C2 (Command and Control) system.

✅ Features:

  • Provides real-time threat evaluation, target tracking, and engagement coordination.
  • Can coordinate multiple launchers and batteries.
  • Designed for high mobility and modular deployment (trucks, shelters, or fixed installations).

🧪 Development & Deployment

  • GRIFO + CAMM-ER form the core of two Italian defense programs:
    • MAADS (Medium Advanced Air Defense System) – for the Italian Air Force.
    • GRIFO System – for the Italian Army.
  • The systems are being fielded progressively from 2024–2026.
  • Both use interoperable NATO-standard interfaces, enabling integration with other air defense networks.


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