The Turkish defense industry has achieved significant success in the international arena. Kale Jet Engines has made the first export of the KTJ-3200 turbojet missile engine it developed to Brazil. The contract signed between Kale Jet Engines and the Brazilian-based SIATT company at the LAAD Defense and Security Fair held in Brazil on April 1-4, 2025 covers the supply and export of this engine. This agreement will enable the Turkish defense industry to gain a greater presence worldwide and is considered an important step that will strengthen the defense cooperation between Kale Jet Engines and Brazil.
Technical Specifications of KTJ-3200 Turbojet Engine
The KTJ-3200 turbojet engine stands out as a high-performance missile engine capable of producing 3200 N thrust. The engine provides energy efficiency with a specific fuel consumption of 1.18 kg/h/daN and can operate smoothly from sea level to an altitude of 6000 meters. This engine can reach speeds of up to 0.95 Mach, making it effective in various weather conditions. Variants of the KTJ-3200 also power the SOM and ATMACA missiles developed by ROKETSAN. The export of this engine to Brazil further reinforces the international influence of the Turkish defense industry.
MANSUP to Power Anti-Ship Missile
Under the signed contract, the KTJ-3200 engine will power the MANSUP anti-ship missile developed by SIATT. It is important to note that the MANSUP missile is a system powered by solid-fuel missile engines. This missile will have an important place in the modernization projects of the Brazilian Navy and will deepen the cooperation between the Turkish defense industry and Brazil. In addition to the MANSUP missile, the long-range MANSUP-ER variant will also be produced and used under this agreement.
Production and Commercialization of MANSUP Missile
The production and commercialization of the MANSUP anti-ship missile has been secured by another important agreement between EDGE Group and SIATT. This agreement includes measures to protect the intellectual property rights of the launch tube and warhead. In addition, the production processes as well as the commercialization and copyright issues have been clearly defined. This will allow the MANSUP and MANSUP-ER missiles to be offered to a wider market in the future.
Joint Projects with Brazil and the United Arab Emirates
EDGE Group has taken on a more active role in this project by purchasing 2023% of the SIATT company in 50. Kale Jet Engines, which has the potential to carry out joint projects with Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, is establishing a strong international cooperation network in this process. In addition to these engines, variants of the MANSUP missile are undergoing intensive testing by the Brazilian Navy fleet. By the end of 2025, the MANSUP and MANSUP-ER missile systems are planned to be integrated into the Tamandaré class frigates.
Global Success of Turkish Defense Industry
The export of the KTJ-3200 engine to Brazil once again demonstrates the impact of the Turkish defense industry in the global arena. This development is a great success not only for Kale Jet Engines but also for the Turkish defense industry. These projects, which draw attention with the use of domestic engineering and high technology in production and supply processes, increase the competitive power of the Turkish defense industry worldwide. This agreement with Brazil is considered a promising sign that international cooperation will increase in the future projects of the Turkish defense industry.
