The MATARIS remotely operated munition series from KNDS offers a rapid-response solution for modern battlefield requirements, covering both short- and medium-range engagements. The four core systems include:
MT-10: Rotary-wing munition with 10 km reach
MX-10 DAMOCLES: Quadcopter with a 10 km range
MV-25 OSKAR: Fixed-wing system with 25 km range
MV-100 VELOCE 330: Fixed-wing system with a 100 km range
Developed swiftly to address a capability gap for French forces, these munitions were created in partnership with DELAIR and EOS TECHNOLOGIE. The MX-10 DAMOCLES, developed in just 12 months for the French Army’s LMS Short-Range program, is set to enter service in July 2025. Its quadcopter platform from DELAIR and the fragmentation-incendiary warhead from KNDS Ammo France enable the system to neutralize infantry and lightly armored vehicles. This milestone positions KNDS and DELAIR as key French providers for short-range MTOs.
The MV-25 OSKAR was quickly developed under the French AID’s COLIBRI project and is now operational in Ukraine. It successfully completed live-fire trials in June 2024, earning positive feedback from both Ukrainian forces and the French Army.
To meet medium-range demands, KNDS partnered with EOS TECHNOLOGIE to develop the VELOCE 330, a turbine-powered drone capable of speeds over 400 km/h and a range of 100 km. It carries a 2.5 kg anti-armor warhead based on BONUS shell technology, with operational testing planned for late 2025.
The MATARIS family is designed to be easy to deploy, secure, and highly adaptable. With fast development cycles and indigenous manufacturing, KNDS, DELAIR, and EOS TECHNOLOGIE now offer France a complete, scalable solution for remotely operated munitions.
