The Brazilian Army has announced a new high-tech anti-tank missile, developed in partnership with SIATT, which promises to significantly strengthen national defense. The state-of-the-art equipment could represent a strategic advance for the country.
The Brazilian Army’s Science and Technology Department (DCT) and the company SIATT signed, on September 26, the licensing contract for the new high-tech anti-tank missile MAX 1.2 AC, for production and sale. During the ceremony, held at the Army Evaluation Center (CAEx) facilities in Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Army also officially announced the new name of the missile, previously known as MSS 1.2 AC, now named “MAX 1.2 AC”.
New missile will have a range of 3 meters
The new high-tech MAX 1.2 AC anti-tank missile is a beam-riding type with a range of over 2.000 meters. beam riding system allows the equipment to follow a LASER beam pointed by the operator to the target, making it extremely precise and efficient.
The name “MAX” is a tribute to Sergeant Max Wolf Sono, a Brazilian hero who served bravely in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) during World War II, participating in the Italian Company.
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The choice of name carries a symbolic connection with the courage and determination demonstrated by the sergeant in battle, values that the new high-tech anti-tank missile MAX 1.2 AC also represents in its design and application.
In the coming years, the program should receive investments to increase its range, develop strategies for autonomous flight, as well as improve its piercing capacity, expanding it to more than 1000 meters, and increase its efficiency against reactive armor.
Reactive armor is a system that uses explosives to reduce the impact of anti-tank missiles, making penetration difficult.
Understand the importance of the new high-tech anti-tank missile for the Brazilian military sector
According to Ricardo Ramos, Managing Partner of SIATT, these improvements will guarantee greater capacity to operate in modern combat environments, ensuring the modernity and superiority of the system in the face of national defense demands.
This progress reflects the ongoing commitment to providing the Armed Forces with advanced technologies that guarantee the country's sovereignty and security.
SIATT director Rogério Salvador highlighted the importance of joint work between the company and the Armed Forces, highlighting the challenges overcome over the years and SIATT's commitment to the development of the defense sector.
According to Salvador, this contract for the new high-tech anti-tank missile is the result of years of cooperation and joint effort, always seeking innovation and excellence, which are fundamental values for the work. The company is proud to contribute to Brazil's defense capability and to strengthen this partnership with the Armed Forces.
Brazil moving towards self-sufficiency in defense and security
The signing of the licensing agreement between the Brazilian Army's DCT and SIATT represents an important milestone in the collaboration between the Armed Forces and the national defense industry, strengthening Brazil's ability to develop autonomous and modern technologies for the protection of national sovereignty. The MAX 1.2 AC is an anti-tank missile developed to offer precision and effectiveness in the field, being an essential part of the country's defense system.
The event was held by the Army Commander, Army General Tomás, and was attended by 8 High Command generals, including Army General Novaes, Commander of Land Operations, and Army General Lancia, Logistics Commander.
The licensing of the new high-tech MAX 1.2 AC anti-tank missile marks another step for the country towards self-sufficiency in defense and security, in addition to reinforcing the commitment to valuing the heroes who contribute to Brazil's history.