The test took place as part of efforts to broaden the operational use of MARS 3 beyond traditional land-attack roles. By integrating the NSM, the system gains the ability to engage naval targets at long range, transforming it into a flexible coastal defence and anti-ship solution.
MARS 3 is a new Multi-domain Rocket Artillery System developed by KNDS Deutschland and manufactured, sustained, and controlled in Europe. It is part of the MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) family and designed to operate across land and maritime strike missions.
The launcher is fully autonomous, equipped with an automatic target acquisition system to ensure on-demand availability for fire missions. Its shoot-and-scoot capability allows it to quickly reposition after firing, supporting high mobility in dynamic combat scenarios.
MARS 3 is both vehicle and ammunition agnostic, allowing it to be mounted on various platforms and fire different rocket and missile types. This flexibility bridges the gap between conventional artillery and long-range cruise missile systems.
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