During the LAAD Defense & Security 2025 fair, held in Brazil earlier this month, the Brazilian company SIATT signed an agreement with the Turkish firm Kale Jet Engines for the supply of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine, which will be used to power the MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile. This agreement will enable the integration of the Turkish propulsion system, marking a significant advancement in industrial defense cooperation between the two countries.
The KTJ-3200 engine, developed by Kale Jet Engines under the “Turbojet Engine Development Project” led by Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Industries, is one of the most advanced platforms of its kind. This engine currently powers the ATMACA anti-ship missile and the new SOM cruise missile from Roketsan, which recently completed its first test launch from a Turkish Air Force F-16. The KTJ-3200 stands out for its compact design, high thrust-to-weight ratio, and low specific fuel consumption.
With this agreement, Turkey secures its first export of turbojet missile engines—a milestone highlighted by the President of the Presidency of Defense Industries, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, who stated: “We have taken another historic step in the export of our defense industry. At the LAAD Defense & Security Fair in Brazil, our company Kale Jet Engines, which develops missile turbojet engines with national and indigenous capabilities, signed an export agreement with the Brazilian defense company SIATT for the supply of missile turbojet engines.”
This agreement represents a key step for the future of the MANSUP project, particularly in the development and international projection of its extended-range version, the MANSUP-ER. It is worth highlighting that last March, SIATT signed a $350 million contract with EDGE Group and the United Arab Emirates, who will adopt the missile as part of their Navy’s arsenal.
This operation strengthens the entry of the Brazilian system into the highly competitive global anti-ship weapons market. At the same time, active negotiations are ongoing with other potential buyers in regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America—further reinforcing Brazil’s position as an emerging supplier of advanced military technology.
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