“SIATT Empowers Brazilian Navy with Groundbreaking MANSUP Launch from Land”
In a remarkable achievement, the organization SIATT aided the Brazilian Navy on December 17th in launching a National Surface Anti-Ship Missile (MANSUP) from a terrestrial site.
The groundbreaking operation was executed utilizing the ASTROS launcher, an artillery rocket system employed by the MB’s Marine Corps to saturate specific areas.
This endeavor occurred at Restinga da Marambaia (located in Rio de Janeiro State), coordinated by the Navy’s Weapons Systems Directorate and bolstered by the Army’s Assessment Center.
These initiatives are integral to the MANSUP Project, aimed at outfitting the new ‘Tamandaré’ class frigates with this cutting-edge smart weapon and enhancing the Brazilian Navy’s readiness level for protecting the Brazilian coast (known as the Blue Amazon).
The MANSUP Project Manager and SIATT representative, Robson Duarte, emphasized that the launch of the MANSUP missile from a ground platform signifies a crucial and innovative triumph for Brazil’s defense sector. “This launch grants us autonomy and independence, fortifying the nation’s technological self-reliance, diminishing the reliance on foreign arms, and reinforcing our Defense Industrial Base.”
Duarte also underscored the significance of the project for Brazil. “MANSUP can seamlessly integrate with other defense systems, such as radars and the Blue Amazon Management System (SisGAAz), delivering a coordinated and efficient response to maritime challenges. Safeguarding the natural maritime assets of our Blue Amazon, including oil and gas, is vital for the nation’s economic progress. The MANSUP missile plays a strategic role in ensuring national sovereignty and deterring threats to Brazilian interests,” he added.
The Director of DSAM, Vice-Admiral Carlos Henrique de Lima Zampieri, remarked that the MANSUP, boasting a range of up to 70 kilometers and exceptional accuracy, offers versatility and agility to military operations. “The missile is crafted to be launched from naval vessels and mobile platforms, such as the CFN’s launchers. The adaptability of the launchers allows defenses to be modified based on situational and geographical criteria, providing an efficient defensive capability.”
The subsequent phase of the MANSUP Project involves crafting operational requirements and technical specifications for the future implementation of the defense system designated for use by the CFN, thereby enhancing the ability to meet existing demands, as noted by the Commander of the Marine Corps Material, Vice Admiral Roberto Ramos Lage. “Coastal defense is a vital component when considering the protection of our Blue Amazon. Today’s launch signifies another advancement in the Navy’s successful initiative to equip the Marine Corps with adequate capabilities to respond to the diverse challenges in an evolving world.”
Blue Amazon
Brazil possesses a maritime territory of approximately 5.7 million square kilometers, abundant in diverse resources and boasting significant naval infrastructure. As a pathway for safeguarding this legacy for future generations, the operationalization of MANSUP on the CFN’s ASTROS launcher greatly enhances the Maritime Defense Strategy.
