SIATT And Brazilian Army Seal New Partnership For Production Of The MAX 1.2 AC Missile. Already Used By The Marine Corps, The MAX 1.2 AC Missile Could Revolutionize National Defense.
SIATT, the Defense Strategy Company (EED), and the Brazilian Army announced on February 17, 2025, during IDEX, the signing of a contract with the Logistics Command (COLOG) for the production of the new MAX 1.2 AC missile, a strategic milestone for national sovereignty and the strengthening of Brazil’s defense industry.
Distinctive Features Of The New MAX 1.2 AC Missile From SIATT And The Brazilian Army
The announcement by SIATT and the Brazilian Army took place at the EDGE booth at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX), one of the largest global defense industry fairs held in the United Arab Emirates.
The event, where the production of the MAX 1.2 missile was announced, was attended by CMG Marcelo Maza Quadros, the Naval Defense Attaché of the Army and Air Force of Brazil in the United Arab Emirates, representing the Brazilian Army.
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The new MAX 1.2 AC missile, also used by the Marine Corps, is a high-precision missile with advanced performance, developed to meet Brazil’s demands. The model, which will be produced by SIATT, represents a significant advancement in the operational capability of the Armed Forces and reinforces the company’s position as a reference in providing intelligent defense systems.
The production of the MAX 1.2 missile will feature national technology, offering great operational flexibility, being compatible with multiple platforms and capable of being integrated into thermal imaging systems.
Moreover, the missile from SIATT and the Brazilian Army has immunity to countermeasures and “jamming,” with a high accuracy rate against both moving and static targets, requiring minimal effort for operator training.
SIATT Comments On Partnership With The Brazilian Army
With this initiative for the production of the MAX 1.2 missile, SIATT and the Brazilian Army consolidate their strategic partnership, promoting technological innovation and Brazilian autonomy in the defense sector. According to Rogério Salvador, this contract is an essential step for consolidating the national defense industry’s capability to create and build high complexity strategic systems.
The new MAX 1.2 AC missile is the result of years of research and innovation, and its mass production will ensure an even more prepared Force for the future. The president also mentions that IDEX, in the United Arab Emirates, is a strategic platform for the company to present its new solutions to a qualified audience, generating new business opportunities.
In addition to the MAX 1.2 AC, the anti-ship missiles MANSUP and MANSUP-ER (including ships or ground vehicles for coastal defense) were also presented. The latter are part of a family of anti-ship missiles with ranges between 70 km and 200 km.
MAX 1.2 AC Missile
With a maximum range of 3.0 km and a minimum of 0.2 km, the Brazilian Army missile uses laser beam rider guidance, with semi-automatic control by line of sight. It features a warhead type of 2.2 kg explosive, penetration power of 700 mm RHA, 350 HB.
It is worth mentioning that Integrated High Technology Systems (SIATT) is a Brazilian company specialized in the development of intelligent systems for defense and security. With expertise in missiles, the company provides high-performance solutions for the Armed Forces, contributing to the sovereignty and technological innovation of the Brazilian Army.
Sources: SIATT and Poder Naval


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