MANSUP (missile family) explained

MANSUP
Type:Anti-ship missile / Land-attack cruise missile / Surface-to-air missile
Origin:Brazil

MANSUP
Brazil & United Arab Emirates: MANSUP-ER, MSA, MAS

Is Explosive:y
Is Missile:y
Is Uk:y
Service:2018
Design Date:2004
Length:MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: 4700 mm
Diameter:MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: 330 mm
Filling Weight:MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: 150 kg[1]
Launch Platform:Tamandaré-class frigates
Abu Dhabi-class corvettes
Astros II

MANSUP are a Brazilian-Emirati family of all-weather, over-the-horizon anti-ship, surface-to-air and land-attack cruise missiles,[2] [3] [4] that evolved into a broad range of weapons from an early-2000s original design of a anti-ship missile that aimed to achieve performance similar to the MBDA MM40 Exocet Block II.[5] The name MANSUP stands for "Míssil Antinavio Nacional" in Portuguese.

History

A mock-up of the Brazilian Navy and Avibras project for an anti-ship missile inspired by the AM39 Exocet was shown in April 2011 during Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) exhibition in Rio de Janeiro.[6]

An initial asset of R$50 million was sponsored by the Brazilian Navy,[5] through the Directorate of Navy Weapons Systems, contracts were signed on 5 and 6 December 2011, with Mectron and Avibras, respectively. Program participants were assigned according to their specialties, Mectron being assigned to prototype development, Avibras to rocket engine development, Omnisys to seeker-head development and Atech to project accompaniment management.[7]

In 2013, Omnisys concluded the missile seeker PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and started to test all subsystem parts.[8] Development of an air launched variant of the missile called Missil Antinavio Nacional lancado por Aeronaves (MANAER) commenced in February 2014.[9]

On 27 November 2018, the first missile prototype was fired from the Brazilian Navy corvette Barroso.[10] On 20 March 2019, a second launch was carried out by the frigate Independência (F44).[11] A third prototype was fired once again by the F44 on 10 July.[12]

On 20 September 2022, the Navy conducted the fourth launch of MANSUP from the frigate Constituição (F42), as part of the qualifying campaign, ahead of the series produced missiles.[13]

On 27 April 2023, the Navy conducted the fifth test launch of MANSUP.[14] On 29 September 2023, EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates became a partner in the project, with the acquisition of 50% stake of SIATT, former Mectron.[15] On 14 November 2023, EDGE announced at the Dubai Air Show, an extended range of MANSUP, with a maximum range of 200 km.[16] [17] The MANSUP-ER was acquired by the Brazilian and United Arab Emirates navies in 2023.[16]

In February 2024, the Brazilian Navy conducted the sixth test launch of MANSUP, with a hit on target, as reported by the Navy Commander Marcos Sampaio Olsen.[18] In the same month the Navy conducted a SINKEX with the former RFA Sir Galahad and it is unclear whether the boat was targeted by the referred MANSUP missile.[19]

On 13 September 2024, the Navy fired the seventh test missile from the frigate Rademaker (F49) in a SINKEX with the former HMS Broadsword and is expected to declare the MANSUP fully operational by the end of 2025.[20]

In October 2024, SIATT announced the integration of the missile with the multiple rocket launcher Astros II as a coastal battery variant.[21] The first test launch was conducted with an ASTROS system of the Brazilian Marine Corps, at the Restinga da Marambaia test center on 17 December 2024.[22]

On 20 February 2025, during the International Defence Exhibition, SIATT, the EDGE Group and the Brazilian Navy signed accords to a joint development of a broader range of surface-to-air (SAM) and land-attack (LAM) missiles based on MANSUP technologies.[23]

On 4 April 2025, an agreement between the Turkish company Kale Jet Engines and SIATT was signed for the supply of Kale KTJ-3200 turbojet engines for use on the MANSUP-ER variant. KTJ-3200 is currently in use with Atmaca anti-ship missile and SOM cruise missile.[24]

On 23 February 2026, the Brazilian Navy and SIATT, signed an agreement to develop the air-to-surface (ASM) variant of MANSUP.[25]

Variants

Operators

References

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MANSUP . EDGE Group . 18 September 2024 .
  2. Web site: SIATT e a Marinha assinam acordo para desenvolvimento de mísseis antiaéreo e ar-superfície . Tecnodefesa . 20 February 2024 . pt .
  3. Web site: SIATT e a Marinha do Brasil assinam acordo de cooperação técnica para desenvolvimento de Míssil Superfície-Ar e Míssil Ar-Superfície . Defesa Aérea e Naval . 20 February 2024 . pt .
  4. Web site: SIATT y la Marina de Brasil firman un acuerdo de cooperación técnica para el desarrollo de misiles tierra-aire y misiles aire-tierra . Pucará Defensa. 21 February 2024 . es .
  5. Godoy (2012), P. B16
  6. Rivas (2011), p. 29
  7. Web site: Galante . Assinados contratos para o desenvolvimento do Míssil Antinavio Nacional (MANSUP) . Poder Naval . Portuguese . 12 December 2011 . 23 September 2012.
  8. Web site: E. Menezes, Omnisys: "Nuestro objetivo es reforzar la imagen de empresa brasileña para clientes de todo el mundo" . Spanish . Infodefesa . R. . Caiafa . 18 November 2013. 27 November 2013.
  9. Web site: Entrevista com EL Leal Ferreira - "Armamento" . Portuguese. Defesa Aero & Naval . Luiz . Padilha . 25 May 2015. 17 June 2015.
  10. Web site: VÍDEO: Lançamento do míssil antinavio MANSUP. 21 December 2018.
  11. Web site: Janes | Latest defence and security news.
  12. Web site: Marinha do Brasil lança terceiro protótipo do Míssil Antinavio de Superfície (MANSUP). 12 July 2019.
  13. Web site: MANSUP: Fragata Constituição lança o quarto míssil Antinavio nacional . September 20, 2022 . Defesa Aerea e Naval.
  14. Web site: La Marina de Brasil realizó con éxito el lanzamiento del quinto misil MANSUP de fabricación nacional . April 27, 2023 . Zona Militar.
  15. Web site: EDGE Acquires 50% Stake in SIATT . EDGE Group . 29 September 2023 .
  16. Web site: EDGE Group to Supply MANSUP Series Anti-Ship Systems to the Brazilian Navy . EDGE Group . 14 November 2023 .
  17. Web site: Grupo EDGE apresenta o míssil antinavio MANSUP-ER no Dubai Air Show . Poder Naval . 14 November 2023 . pt .
  18. Web site: Segundo o Comandante da Marinha, último lançamento do míssil MANSUP obteve acerto . According to the Navy Commander, the last launch of the MANSUP missile was successful . March 4, 2024 . Poder Naval.
  19. Web site: Missilex/Torpedex: O fim do ex-NDCC ‘Garcia D’Avila’. Defesa Aérea & Naval. Guilherme Wiltgen. pt. 19 February 2024. 20 February 2024.
  20. Web site: MANSUP – Mais um disparo e o programa segue rumo à sua conclusão . Tecnodefesa . 17 September 2024 . pt .
  21. Web site: SIATT avança na integração do MANSUP ao Sistema ASTROS . Defesa Aérea e Naval . 1 October 2024 . pt .
  22. Web site: MANSUP foi lançado pelo ASTROS . Tecnodefesa . 17 December 2024 . pt .
  23. Web site: A SIATT e a Marinha do Brasil assinam Acordo de Desenvolvimento dos Mísseis Superfície-Ar e Ar-Superfície . Defesa Aérea e Naval . 20 February 2024 . pt .
  24. Web site: Kale Exports KTJ-3200 Turbojet to Brazil’s MANSUP-ER AShM . Turdef . 5 April 2025.
  25. Web site: Marsup: Siatt y la Marina de Brasil firman un acuerdo para desarrollo de un misil aire-superficie . Infodefensa . 26 February 2026.
  26. Web site: EDGE Group and SIATT Announce Deal with the Brazilian Navy for Advanced MANSUP Anti-ship Missiles . EDGE Group . 21 February 2025 .
  27. Web site: SIATT – MANSUP está pronto para defesa de litoral . Tecnodefesa . 21 January 2025 . pt .
  28. Web site: IDEX-NAVDEX:Comandante da Marinha conhece o OPV FA-400 equipado com o lançador do MANSUP . Defesa Aérea e Naval . 19 February 2025 . pt .

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