ASTER missiles form the cornerstone of Europes naval and land-based

air defence programmes.

ASTER missiles are in service on the latest vessels brought into service by
three of Europes major navies: Italy, France and the United Kingdom.
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The shorter range ASTER 15 missiles are integrated with different types of anti-air missile
The ASTER missile family comprises ASTER 15 for short to medium range
multi-function radars and C2 in the SAAM system (the Charles De Gaulle
and ASTER 30 for short to long range. There is extensive commonality
and Conte Di Cavour aircraft carriers).
between the two variants with both missiles featuring the same terminal
dart. ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 missiles are integrated with different types
of multi-function radars and C2 in the PAAMS system (on the Type 45
ASTERs terminal dart is a lightweight, highly manoeuvring and agile
destroyer where the system is known as Sea Viper, and on Horizon and
missile equipped with a high-performance active RF seeker. Thanks to
Orizzonte frigates) and with the French and Italian FREMM frigates.
the unique combination of aerodynamic control and direct thrust vector
control (PIF-PAF), the missile is capable of high g manoeuvres. Together, Naval air defence systems deploying ASTER missiles are also in service
these features give ASTER an unmatched hit-to-kill capability. with several other navies around the world.

ASTER missiles provide ships with an all-round anti-missile and anti-air

capability to ensure self-defence and consort protection. In addition,
ASTER 30 also provides long range interception capability for area
defence. For extended air defence with ATBM protection, the family also
includes ASTER 30 B1 and ASTER 30 B1 NT
Autonomous guidance with active RF seeker
Both the ASTER 15 and the ASTER 30 missiles are vertically launched Hit-to-kill capability for defeating the most advanced missile
and autonomously guided to provide the best means of coping with threats
saturating attacks. Due to very short missile preparation time and very Simultaneous multiple threat engagement
high speed, the ASTER weapon system has a very quick engagement High rate of fire and extremely quick reaction time
capability. All weather and 360 coverage
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Four missions: Name

Self-defence ASTER
Local Area Defence for protection of consort ships
Area Defence Missile characteristics ASTER 15
Extended Area Defence (against anti-ballistic missiles)  Weight: 310 kg
 Length: 4.2 m
ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 missile capabilities:  Diameter: 180 mm
Protection against the full spectrum of air threats: supersonic and subsonic missiles,  Propulsion: Solid propellant, two-stage motor
Anti-Radiation Missiles / high divers, combat aircraft, MPAs, UAVs, helicopters  Maximum speed: Mach 3
Anti-ballistic missile capability (ASTER 30 B1 and B1 NT)  Range: In excess of 30 km
All-weather capability  Altitude: 13 km
Extremely quick reaction time
Very high speed Missile characteristics ASTER 30
360 coverage  Weight: 450 kg
Autonomous guidance with active RF seeker with capability against stealthy targets  Length: 4.9 m
PIF-PAF control for Hit-to-Kill capability  Diameter: 180 mm
Multiple engagement capability with high rate of fire  Propulsion: Solid propellant,
two-stage propulsion
 Maximum speed: Mach 4.5
 Range: In excess of 120 km
 Altitude: 20 km
MBDA - FR 2016-01-v.001 - Photo Credits: Michel Hans, N un 15 fvrier, DCNS