Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence joint venture ULAQ became Turkiye’s first export USV. Qatar signed the contract at Milipol.
Ares and Meteksan announced that a contract was signed with Qatar’s Ministry of Interior for the ULAQ 11 PSV Port Security Vessel at the Milipol Qatar 2024 Exhibition.
ULAQ 11 PSV Port Security Vessel will be built under this contract to meet the 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.
Oğuzhan Pehlivanlı, 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 Turkiye as a trend-setting pioneer and allied country in this field.
Şükrü Serkan Sevim, Deputy General Manager of Meteksan Defence Autonomous Systems, emphasized their pride in achieving Turkiye’s first unmanned surface vessel export and developing recognized products that adapt to various sea conditions.
He stated that they are motivated to continue their efforts to meet the needs of both Turkiye and allied countries in this field.
