SÃO PAULO, — April 16, 2026 : The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) has presented the MANSUP-ER (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície – Extended Range) anti-ship missile at the LAAD Security Milipol Brazil 2026 exhibition, held from April 14 to April 16 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo.
The MANSUP-ER is an extended-range development of the baseline MANSUP missile, increasing operational reach from approximately 70 kilometers to over 200 kilometers. The system is being developed by Brazilian defense company SIATT in cooperation with the UAE-based EDGE Group, which holds a 50 percent stake in the firm, alongside participation from the Brazilian Navy.
The missile uses a turbojet propulsion system combined with a solid-propellant booster, enabling transonic speeds of approximately 950–954 km/h. It measures about 4,700 mm in length with a diameter of 330 mm and carries a 150 kg warhead. Guidance is based on inertial navigation with GNSS assistance, supported by a jamming-resistant active radar seeker for terminal engagement.
The MANSUP-ER is designed for sea-skimming flight with adaptive profiles based on sea-state conditions. It supports programmable 3D waypoints, terminal maneuvering, and coordinated time-on-target attacks, allowing multiple missiles to strike simultaneously. In addition to maritime targets, the system includes overland flight capability and land-attack functionality.
The missile can be launched from naval platforms or land-based systems configured for coastal defense. A coastal variant is under development, and studies are ongoing for a potential air-launched version. The program also includes integration of Turkish KTJ-3200 turbojet engines, ordered by the Brazilian Navy to support propulsion requirements.
The MANSUP-ER is planned for deployment on future Brazilian Navy surface combatants, particularly the Tamandaré-class frigates, each expected to carry eight launch containers. These vessels are scheduled for commissioning between 2026 and 2029 and are intended to support coastal defense, exclusive economic zone (EEZ) patrol, and maritime security operations.
The system is part of a broader effort to expand domestic defense manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign-supplied munitions. It is expected to replace or supplement existing systems such as the Exocet MM40 Block II currently in service.
The LAAD Security Milipol Brazil 2026 exhibition brings together military officials, defense companies, and security agencies from more than 60 countries, with a focus on defense and public security technologies.
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