BRASÍLIA, — April 13, 2026 : The Brazilian Army has initiated the development of the S+100 tactical ballistic missile, a new precision-strike system intended for integration into the Astros II multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The program is being executed by the Army’s Logistics Command and the Department of Science and Technology in partnership with Brazilian defense manufacturer Avibras.
The S+100 missile builds on the earlier S-80 project and is designed to enhance Brazil’s tactical strike capabilities while remaining fully compatible with the universal launch modules currently used by the Astros II system. This compatibility allows the new missile to be deployed without requiring modifications to existing launch platforms. The Astros II, mounted on a Tectran 6×6 truck chassis, serves as the backbone of Brazil’s long-range precision artillery and has a proven operational record, including deployment by Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield in 1992.
The missile program is advancing alongside a broader restructuring of Avibras, which has been under judicial recovery since 2022. A newly implemented corporate structure, capitalized with approximately $499.8 million, has stabilized the company’s financial position. This restructuring enables Avibras to retain control of its intellectual property and prevents acquisition by foreign defense entities.
As part of its recovery plan, Avibras is scheduled to resume production activities in May 2026. The company also plans to expand its workforce significantly, increasing personnel from around 200 employees to more than 1,000 technical specialists to support new contracts and ongoing development programs.
In parallel with the S+100 initiative, Avibras engineers are nearing completion of the MTC-300 cruise missile, which is approximately 90 percent developed. The MTC-300 has a reported range of up to 300 kilometers and is powered by a turbojet engine. It is designed to achieve target accuracy within 30 meters and will also be deployed via the Astros II platform, providing a complementary strike capability alongside ballistic systems.
The concurrent development of the S+100 tactical ballistic missile and the MTC-300 cruise missile reflects a continued effort by the Brazilian Army to expand the operational flexibility, range, and precision of its domestically produced missile systems.
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