Otomat (missile)

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Otomat missiles, made by MBDA of Italy, were originally ship-launched anti-shipping missiles. Like the AGM-84 Harpoon, they have evolved significantly over time, and now can be used, as well, for land attack. They are called Otomats internationally, but Teseo within the Italian Navy.

They are supersonic, but as fast as ththe Russian Moskit series. Their warheads are generally larger than those on Harpoons and French Exocets.

Midcourse guidance uses inertial navigation supplemented with GPS; they can take guidance updates through a radio command channel. Terminal attack guidance uses active radar. The latest Mark IV series can be retargeted in flight.