Mac Jee from Brazil unveils Anshar loitering munition at Dubai Air Show 2023.

In an announcement featured in European Security & Defence by Peter Felstead, Brazilian defense manufacturer Mac Jee has revealed its latest creation, the Anshar loitering munition. The Anshar was introduced at the Dubai Air Show 2023, which took place on November 13-14.
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The Anshar is currently in advanced development stages and will be manufactured at Mac Jee's facilities in the Vale do Paraíba region within the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil (Artist rendering: Mac Jee)

Named after the god of the celestial horizon in Babylonian mythology, Anshar is a product of Mac Jee's internal research and development efforts, representing a significant advancement in technology and capability for Brazil's defense industry.

With a maximum speed of 170 m/s (612 km/h), a minimum sea-skimming altitude of 10 meters, a maximum altitude of 8,000 meters, a range extending to 100 kilometers, and an endurance of one hour, Anshar has a maximum take-off weight of 160 kg, a payload capacity of 20 kg, and a fuel weight of 46 kg.

This introduction marks Mac Jee's entry into the field of loitering munitions, as the company is primarily known for manufacturing aerial targets and rocket launchers. Unfortunately, the company did not provide an image of the Anshar system in its press release.

The Anshar is currently in advanced development stages and will be manufactured at Mac Jee's facilities in the Vale do Paraíba region within the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. Mac Jee has affirmed its commitment to developing innovative solutions that increasingly incorporate electronic and artificial intelligence elements.

Defense News November 2023