The operation showcased the MdCN’s versatile deployment options, as it can be launched from both surface ships and submarines. This flexibility poses a significant challenge for potential adversaries, complicating their defence planning by requiring readiness against threats from multiple vectors and domains. Such complexity can thin enemy defences, potentially increasing the likelihood of a successful strike.
Developed in France, the MdCN stands out for its precision strike capabilities. The missile is roughly 6.5 meters long, weighs about 1,400 kg, and has a diameter of 500 mm. Its wingspan measures 2.85 meters, and it is powered by a TR50 microturbo turbojet engine, enabling speeds up to 800 km/h. Designed to deliver a 300 kg high-explosive multipurpose warhead, the MdCN can reach targets up to 1,400 km away when launched from ships and up to 1,000 km from submarines.