ULAQ Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel, developed by Meteksan Defense and ARES Shipyard, has reached a significant milestone by signing its first export naval contract with Qatar.
The contract was signed with the Qatar’s Ministry of Interior during the Milipol Qatar Exhibition, marking Turkey’s first unmanned surface vessel export project.
ULAQ 11 PSV Port Security Vessel will be built under this contract to meet needs of the Qatar Coast Guard Command for reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence missions, and critical facility protection activities.
ULAQ 11 PSV, which will be delivered following the signing of the contract, will be equipped with a 12.7 mm remote control weapon system, radar, encrypted communication systems, and autonomous software on a high-capability platform.
METEKSAN Defence Industry Inc. was established in 2006 in order to combine and coordinate the projects and activities of the high technology companies operating within the body of Bilkent Holding for the defense industry on a single roof. The establishment purpose of the company is to develop and produce high-tech products and subsystems for the Armed Forces and other security forces.
Mr. Sukru Serkan Sevim, Deputy General Manager of Meteksan Defense Autonomous Systems, emphasized their pride in achieving Turkey’s first unmanned surface vessel export and in having developed recognized products that adapt to various sea conditions. He stated that they are motivated to continue their efforts to meet the needs of both Turkey and allied countries in this field.
Mr. Oguzhan Pehlivanli, Deputy General Manager of ARES Shipyard, stated that they continue to work on developing the world’s best unmanned surface vessels with different concepts and payloads, aiming to position Turkey as a trend-setting pioneer and allied country in this field.
