Egypt is pushing deeper into long-range artillery with a new rocket launcher built to deliver far-reaching strikes across rugged desert terrain.
The system, known as the Rad’a 300, is a multi-caliber platform capable of hitting targets up to 300 kilometers (186 miles) away.
That range puts it in the same class as the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) fired from High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
With a top speed of around 40 kilometers (25 miles) per hour on and off-road, the Rad’a 300 is designed to keep pace with Egypt’s mechanized brigades.
The launcher sticks to a familiar tracked layout, carrying over five road wheels per side and a welded armored cab.
Its factory-loaded pod system streamlines reloads, reduces crew exposure, and lets troops swap rocket types quickly based on mission needs.
One Launcher, Many Warheads
The Rad’a 300 can fire up to 20 unguided 122mm rockets in a single pod, a configuration intended to support saturation fire and short-range engagements.
For guided missions, the system reportedly uses the Fire Dragon missile family, each offering its own warhead and range profile.
Pods can be configured for six 220mm missiles with ranges between 25 and 75 kilometers (16 and 47 miles), or four 300mm missiles that push reach to 150 kilometers (93 miles).
For extended-range strikes, the launcher can carry a single 610mm missile capable of hitting targets 100 to 290 kilometers (62 to 180 miles) away.
Strike Fast, Vanish Faster
Built for shoot-and-scoot tactics, the Rad’a 300 can deploy in two minutes, fire within five minutes of receiving an order, and reload itself in just three minutes.
Its fire-control system accepts target coordinates manually or through a command-and-control network, enabling fast strike cycles with minimal delay.
The system also supports remote operation up to 60 meters (197 feet), using a controller that plugs directly into the cab so crews can fire from a safer distance.
