Meteksan Defense details the capabilities of its National Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MİLSAS), an advanced underwater imaging system developed to provide high-resolution seabed and underwater target imagery for both military and civilian applications.
As one of Turkey’s leading defense industry companies, Meteksan Defense continues to expand its underwater systems expertise alongside a product portfolio that includes radar and electronic warfare solutions, sonar systems, platform subsystems, and training simulators.
The company develops NATO-compliant systems that are actively deployed and operationally proven, supported by a production infrastructure and manufacturing capacity focused on timely and reliable project delivery. Through its indigenous engineering capabilities and broad supplier network, Meteksan Defense develops sustainable solutions intended to address the operational requirements of Turkey as well as allied and partner nations.
High-Resolution Underwater Imaging with MİLSAS
Developed in line with this approach, MİLSAS is designed to overcome the resolution limitations associated with conventional sonar systems. The system coherently combines multiple narrow-aperture sonar measurements collected along the motion path of the platform, generating a synthetic wide aperture capable of producing highly detailed underwater imagery.
By utilizing high-frequency acoustic signal processing, MİLSAS delivers high-fidelity images across wide coverage areas. The system supports a range of applications including mine detection, seabed mapping, inspection of critical underwater infrastructure, energy exploration, and change detection. These capabilities are intended to support mission effectiveness while assisting faster operational decision-making processes.
Alongside its technology development activities, Meteksan Defense places emphasis on workforce development and international collaboration through production partnerships and technology transfer initiatives aimed at expanding its global presence and contributing to defense exports.
Guided by its “Technology That Brings Clarity to the Depths” approach, MİLSAS is engineered to provide reliable and precise underwater data under challenging operating conditions. Through this capability, Meteksan Defense continues to strengthen its position within the global underwater technologies sector.
