In an unprecedented milestone, the company SIATT supported the Brazilian Navy on December 17th to launch a National Surface Anti-Ship Missile (MANSUP) from a land-based site.
The pioneering operation was carried out by using the ASTROS launcher, an artillery rocket system used by the MB’s Marine Corps to saturate areas.
The activity took place at Restinga da Marambaia (in Rio de Janeiro State), under coordination of the Navy’s Weapons Systems Directorate and supported by the Army’s Assessment Center.
The actions are part of the MANSUP Project, which aims to equip the new ‘Tamandaré’ class frigates with this modern smart weapon and increase the Brazilian Navy’s level of readiness in the defense of the Brazilian cost (aka Blue Amazon).
The Manager of the MANSUP Project and SIATT employee, Robson Duarte, stated the launch of the MANSUP missile from a land-based platform represents a significant and innovative victory for the Brazilian defense industry. “This launch provides us autonomy and independence, as it strengthens the country’s technological self-sufficiency, reduces dependence on imported weapons, and consolidates our Defense Industrial Base.”
Duarte also highlighted the importance of the project for Brazil. “MANSUP can be integrated with other defense systems, such as radars and the Blue Amazon Management System (SisGAAz), providing a coordinated and effective response to maritime threats. Protecting the natural marine resources of our Blue Amazon, such as oil and gas, is essential for the country’s economic development. The MANSUP missile plays a strategic role in guaranteeing national sovereignty and deterring threats to Brazilian interests,” he added.
The Director of DSAM, Vice-Admiral Carlos Henrique de Lima Zampieri, pointed out that the MANSUP, which has a range of up to 70 kilometers and high precision, brings flexibility and dynamism to military operations. “The missile is designed to be launched from ships and mobile platforms, such as the CFN’s launchers. The mobility of the launchers allows the defense to be adjusted according to the situation and geographical features, offering an effective means of defense and protection.”
The next step of the MANSUP Project involves the development of operational requirements and technical specifications for the future operationalization of the defense system to be used by the CFN, thus increasing the capacity to respond to current demands, as recalled by the Commander of the Marine Corps Material, Vice Admiral Roberto Ramos Lage. “The defense of the coast is a crucial element when we refer to the protection of our Blue Amazon. Today’s launch represents another step in the Navy’s successful project to equip the Marine Corps with adequate capabilities to respond to the diverse demands in a fast-changing world.”
Blue Amazon
Brazil has a maritime area of approximately 5.7 million square kilometers, rich in the most varied resources and with an immense amount of critical naval infrastructure. As a vector for protecting this legacy for future generations, the operationalization of MANSUP on the CFN’s ASTROS launcher significantly contributes to the Maritime Defense Strategy.
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