Türkiye’s developments in naval defense technologies have become high on the agenda of international defense media. In three separate analyzes published by the US-based defense publication The Defense Post, it was stated that the Turkish Navy has taken new steps in a wide range of areas, from unmanned systems to export capacity. According to the publication, Türkiye’s defense exports, which include air, land and sea systems, have exceeded 10 billion dollars in total. In the analysis article, it was pointed out that Türkiye’s competitiveness in the global maritime field is rapidly increasing.
SİDA WAS TAKEN INTO THE INVENTORY
According to analysis by The Defense Post The Turkish Navy has officially put the SANCAR Armed Unmanned Marine Vehicle (SİDA), jointly developed by HAVELSAN and Yonca Shipyard, into its inventory. In the analysis, it was emphasized that SANCAR has automatic decision support mechanisms and can work integrated with other naval platforms in NATO standards, thanks to its mission autonomy built on the ADVENT battle management system infrastructure. The system can also be managed from mobile land control stations and perform herd operations. SANCAR has a length of 12.7 meters and a displacement of 9 tons. The platform can reach speeds of over 40 knots (74 km per hour) with its double diesel engine and water jet system. The vehicle can operate with a range of 400 nautical miles (approximately 741 km) and exhibit operational capability in all kinds of difficult sea conditions. of the platform, The weapon systems include Roketsan-produced UMTAS and Cirit missiles, as well as the Aselsan SMASH 200 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon system. SANCAR can be used in missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence, surface warfare and protection of critical maritime infrastructures.
FIRST EXPORT TO ASIA
According to the second analysis by The Defense Post Turkey will also export two armored and armed multi-purpose patrol boats to an unnamed country in Southeast Asia. This sale was recorded as Türkiye’s first patrol boat export to the Southeast Asian region. According to the analysis, the agreement will be realized within the scope of the joint business model established between Turkish companies Bay Galata and Kraken Marine Industries. The publication stated that Türkiye is rapidly increasing its effectiveness in the global market in the field of corvettes, patrol ships and autonomous marine systems. In the analysis, it was emphasized that this sale would open new export doors for Türkiye in the region where security threats such as piracy, smuggling and illegal fishing are increasing.
ULAQ GOES TO SAUDI ARABIA
In the third analysis of The Defense Post, the agreement signed between the Turkish defense company ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems and Saudi Arabia was highlighted. Capital of Saudi Arabia within the scope of World Defense Show 2026 The agreement signed in Riyadh covers the design, production, integration and maintenance processes of unmanned marine vehicles. According to the analysis, ULAQ Global will work with the Saudi Arabian state company SAMI Autonomous Company to transfer technology and establish local production infrastructure in the country. This agreement is considered a “first” in terms of Saudi Arabia’s goals of localizing defense production. In all three analyzes of the US-based global defense publication, it was pointed out that Türkiye’s competitiveness in the global maritime field is rapidly increasing.
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