France, Dec. 22 -- On Monday, December 15, 2025, the first test firing of the French version of the SAMP/T NG system was successfully performed from the DGA Essais de Missiles test range in Biscarosse (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region).Each system features a Thales Ground Fire radar, the leading radar in the field of surveillance and air defence with an unmatched performance: range of up to 400 km and panoramic coverage at 360deg and 90deg elevation.The Ground Fire radar, which has been in series production since the beginning of 2025, demonstrated its exceptional performance during this firing of the French version of the SAMP/T NG system.This firing campaign has once again demonstrated the high level of performance of this long-range air defence...