Meteksan Defense Platform Family
USV
ULAQ is Turkey's first indigenous armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV), developed by Meteksan Defense and ARES Shipyard, designed for various naval missions.
Mission Profile
The ULAQ AUSV is engineered to perform a wide array of naval operations, including reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, surface warfare, asymmetric warfare, escort, and force protection. Its primary role is to act as a force multiplier for naval fleets, extending their reach and capabilities while reducing the risk to manned platforms. It can operate either autonomously or under remote control from a command center or manned vessel. The modular design allows for the integration of different mission-specific payloads and weapon systems, making it adaptable to evolving operational requirements in both littoral and open-water environments.
Key Features
- ▸Modular design for adaptable mission payloads.
- ▸Capable of carrying anti-tank guided missiles and guided rockets.
- ▸High speed and maneuverability for rapid deployment.
- ▸Autonomous and remote-control operational modes.
- ▸Equipped with advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems.
- ▸Secure and robust communication systems.
- ▸Designed for effective operations in littoral and open-sea conditions.
Specifications
- ceiling
- N/A (Unmanned Surface Vehicle)
- configuration
- Monohull
- endurance
- Up to 48 hours
- mtow
- Not publicly disclosed
- payload
- Various weapon systems (e.g., L-UMTAS, Cirit) and sensor packages
- propulsion
- Diesel engines with waterjet
- range
- Approximately 400 km (215 nautical miles)
- speed
- Up to 65 km/h (35 knots)
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About the Manufacturer
Meteksan Defense appears in the Unmanned Systems Technology platform directory as a manufacturer of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems. The company's published focus: uav components: sar, radar altimeter, data links, telemetry, gnss products & c-uas | tactical usvs. Operating from Ankara, Turkey, Meteksan Defense serves customers across defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial markets. Visit the official site for current platform specifications, payload options, and procurement information.