Group : Rocket Artillery Systems
Status : Active
Also Known As : Artillery SaTuration ROcket System
Origin : Brazil
Contractors : Avibras Aeroespacial*, IMBEL
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1983
Total Production : ?

The ASTROS II artillery system utilizes a 6x6 high mobility chassis and entered service with the Brazilian Army in 1983. It has been proved in combat in the first two Gulf wars (1980-88 and 1991-1992) and it has been increasingly adopted by armies of several countries. This artillery system can also conduct coastal defense missions in the littoral environment. The ASTROS II was developed to deliver a long life span through the constant introduction of new technology modules, specially on its launcher platforms and ammunitions.

Group : Rocket Artillery Systems
Status : Active
Also Known As : ASTROS Mk 3
Origin : Brazil
Contractor : Avibras Aeroespacial
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2006
Total Production : ?

The ASTROS III artillery system utilizes a 8x8 high mobility chassis carrying a heavier payload and greater firepower than ASTROS II. It was developed in the 2000s by Avibras Aeroespacial for the export market along with a new re-supply vehicle. Some reports claimed that an unknown foreign customer funded the entire ASTROS III program. This artillery system can also conduct coastal defense missions in the littoral environment. The SS-150 rocket and the AV-MT Tactical Ballistic Missile were developed alongside ASTROS III MLRS by Avibras to provide engagement capability against targets located at longer ranges.

Group : Rocket Artillery Systems
Status : Active
Also Known As : ASTROS Mk 6
Origin : Brazil
Contractor : Avibras Aeroespacial
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
Total Production : ?

The Brazilian Army ASTROS 2020 rocket artillery system is the sixth generation ASTROS, ASTROS Mk 6, multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The ASTROS 2020 weapon system will feature the new AV-TM 300 tactical cruise missile to engage ground targets with high accuracy from distances of up to 300 kilometers. The new weapon system will be provided with ASTROS Mk 6 launching vehicles as well as upgraded ASTROS Mk 3 launchers to the Mk 6 standard. The ASTROS Mk 6 multi-caliber, precision artillery system is expected to enter service with the Brazilian Army by 2020.