METEKSAN’s MİLSAR synthetic aperture radar in use with UAVs has received a long-range surface search mode with a range of 90 nautical miles, about 165 km.
MİLSAR, in active service with the Turkish Navy UAVs, has received a dedicated surface search mode for long-range detection of maritime targets.
The new long-range mode has a range of 90 nautical miles or 166.5 km, which opens new possibilities for the Turkish Navy in maritime patrol. UAVs equipped with MİLSAR can support the full-sized MPAs in use by performing patrol flights in considerably larger numbers around the coastline and potentially be employed as remote sensors to provide midcourse updates to anti-ship missiles launched from ships or coastal launchers.
Previously, TurDef learned that MİLSAR can detect drifting mines, which can be spotted by radars due to the exposed upper side.
MİLSAR can be mounted on ANKA, Bayraktar TB2, and AKSUNGUR, with the first two using the radar in place of the EO/IR system, while AKSUNGUR can use MİLSAR in tandem. MİLSAR’s geometry being identical to gimbal EO/IR systems is a major factor for this compatibility.
Not too long ago, MİLSAR was also exported to the UAE, with EDGE Group to integrate the radar on its GARMOOSHA RUAV.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor:Özgür Ekşi
