| | Anti Air missile MBDA PAAMS |
 | | ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 — PAAMS is the only missile able to integrate the following three operational missions: self-defence, local area defence of nearby vessels and fleet area defence. |
 | | The system has been designed to equip air defence frigates to ensure fleet defence in a large area, as well as self-defence of the host vessel carrier. |
 | | The system comprises, a Fire Control Unit implementing or coupled with an up-link operating in one of the I/J, G or F radar band-widths, which offers 360 ° coverage and requires low manpower. |
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