Italy MBDA
Marte ER
Italian lightweight anti-ship missile family produced by MBDA Italia, sized for helicopter and light-aircraft carriage as well as small surface combatants. The extended-range Marte ER variant adds a turbojet for standoff engagement, equipping Italian Navy AW101 and NH90 helicopters.
In service since 2020 · 4 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
100
km range
0.85
Mach
70
kg warhead
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Italian export-licensed
UAMA authorisation; standard EU/Wassenaar controls.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Established · 4 operators
In service since 2020. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.85 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 100 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 70 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Semi-armor-piercing blast-fragmentation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Active radar homing, GPS/INS mid-course update |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 4.7 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 300 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbojet with solid rocket booster |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 4 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public MBDA and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Boeing AGM-86 ALCM Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the MBDA Marte ER? +
The MBDA Marte ER has a maximum range of 100 km.
How much does the MBDA Marte ER weigh? +
The MBDA Marte ER has a combat weight of 300 kg.
What is the MBDA Marte ER used for? +
The MBDA Marte ER is a missile typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the MBDA Marte ER? +
The MBDA Marte ER is operated by 4 countries.
How much does the MBDA Marte ER cost? +
MBDA Marte ER: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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