Turkey Exports Nirawak ULAQ 11 Armed Maritime Vehicles, Equipped With Encrypted Radar And Communication Systems

JAKARTA - Turkey made history when the ULAQ Armed Nirawak Surface Vehicle, developed by the ARES and Mettextan Defense Shipyards, managed to record an export agreement.

Defense's context in a late-month statement said ULAQ had signed its first export contract with Qatar, which further confirmed its role in the Turkish defense industry.

The agreement was completed during the Qatar Milipol Exhibition, which made it Turkey's first export project for unmanned maritime vehicles, reported by the Daily Sabah on November 14.

Based on the contract, the Nirawak Surface Vehicle for Port Protection or ULAQ 11 PSV Base will be used by the Qatar Coast Guard Command for reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence missions to important infrastructure protection.

The ULAQ 11 PSV, which will be delivered after signing the contract, will be equipped with a 12.7-millimeter automatic weapon system, radar, encrypted communication system and autonomy software on a highly advanced platform.

ARES Deputy General Manager Shipyard OSUZhan Pehlivanlmen said they continue to develop the world's best unmanned surface vehicles equipped with various concepts and payloads, with the aim of positioning Turkey as the pioneer and ally that determines the trend in this area.

Meanwhile, Serkan Sevim, deputy general manager of the Menstruksan Defense Autonomous Systems, said he was proud of the successful export of Turkey's first unmanned maritime vehicle.

He highlighted the company's commitment to meeting Turkey's needs and friendly countries, ensuring their products adapt to various maritime environments and continue to grow.