Naval Analyses

Senegalese Navy Conducted Historic First Anti-Ship Missile Launch

On November 9, 2025 the Senegalese Navy fired its first anti‑ship missile from the Walo‑class offshore patrol vessel Cayor. The vessel launched an MBDA MARTE Mk2/N lightweight missile at a decommissioned landing craft 15 km away, striking containers that simulated a high‑value target. The live warhead hit precisely, though the craft remained afloat. The test was publicly disclosed on Armed Forces Day, marking a historic milestone for Senegal’s maritime forces.