The Brazilian Marine Corps signed a contract with SIATT at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to deploy the SMACE system, integrating the MAX 1.2 AC anti-tank missile, a modified M1301 ISV vehicle, and the QX-2 drone. The initial delivery is scheduled for 2026.
Developed by SIATT, SMACE is a mobile anti-tank system mounted on high-mobility 4×4 vehicles. It is designed with light ballistic protection for operations in both inland and amphibious environments. The QX-2 drone, with a range of around 20 km, provides reconnaissance, target acquisition, and light strike capabilities, turning the vehicle from a mere missile platform into a multifunctional observation and engagement node.
The MAX 1.2 AC missile, originating from Italy’s Oto Melara program and later developed by Brazil’s Engesa, is a medium-range, laser-guided anti-tank weapon. Its effective range spans 2–3 km with high armor penetration, and future versions aim to extend this to 4 km with fire-and-forget capabilities.
The GM Defense M1301 ISV, used as the SMACE carrier, is a light, fast, and air-transportable vehicle selected by the U.S. Army. It ensures rapid deployment and mobility over challenging terrain. SMACE is set to play a key role in the Brazilian Marine Corps’ doctrine of dispersed operations, rapid ship-to-shore transitions, and coordinated long-range strikes.
