SPADA 2000

SPADA 2000 is MBDA's ground-based air defense missile system for protecting sensitive sites such as air bases, ports, industrial plants, and important buildings. MBDA says it deploys ASPIDE 2000 semi-active missiles, provides about 20 km intercept coverage, and uses a modular detection center plus firing sections that can be transported by truck, train, or C-130 aircraft.

SPADA 2000, Ground-based air defense missile system, Air Defense

Image source: File: Spada 2000 battery.png

Profile

Origin: Italy
Built by: MBDA Italia SpA
Type: Ground-based air defense missile system
Service note: Modernized ground-based air defense system

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Specifications

Missile: ASPIDE 2000 semi-active radar missile
Intercept coverage: About 20 km radius
Battery layout: Detection centre and two firing sections, expandable to four
Launcher load: Six ready-to-fire missiles per launcher
Mobility: Transportable by truck, train, or C-130 aircraft

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: In service in Spain and Italy.
Used by: Italian Air Force, Spanish Air and Space Force

Launched Missiles

MBDA says SPADA 2000 deploys ASPIDE 2000 semi-active missiles for site defense.

Launched item

Item type

Launch evidence

Surface-to-air missile family

MBDA says SPADA 2000 deploys ASPIDE 2000 semi-active missiles, linking the system to the Aspide family in ground-based air defense service.

Sources: SPADA 2000

SPADA 2000 Images

SPADA 2000, Ground-based air defense missile system, Air Defense - view 1 — Source: File: Spada 2000 battery.png

SPADA 2000, Ground-based air defense missile system, Air Defense - view 2 — Source: File: Spada battery.png

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Sources

SPADA 2000Publisher: MBDA | Note: Supports SPADA 2000 role, ASPIDE 2000 missile use, intercept coverage, launcher layout, transportability, and MBDA product background. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 SPADA 2000 datasheetPublisher: MBDA | Note: Supports the detailed SPADA 2000 battery architecture, launcher load, and transportability specifications. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 SPADA - Aeronautica MilitarePublisher: Italian Air Force | Note: Supports the Italian SPADA family lineage and MBDA Italia production context for the SPADA line. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 File: Spada 2000 battery.pngPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 licensing for the SPADA 2000 battery diagram. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 File: Spada battery.pngPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 licensing for the SPADA battery diagram. | Accessed: 2026-06-23