The Turkish defeпѕe Agency (SSB) has unveiled its new unmanned surface vessel, the “ULAQ.”
A video released by the agency shows the ship’s upgraded features, including a new configuration for anti-submarine w4rf4re (ASW).
The ULAQ also has a new locally-made propulsion system to increase the vehicle’s speed, particularly in littoral waters.
According to SSB һeаd Ismail Demir, the Turkish military plans to conduct 90 percent of production domestically to support the local defeпѕe industry.
“We are equipping ULAQ with new capabilities, making it fully autonomous and developing it so that it can conduct anti-submarine w4rf4re,” he explained.
Apart from the ASW and propulsion systems, the ULAQ will be fitted with an updated engine, 12.7-millimeter remote-controlled w34pon station, torpedoes, communication system, and sonar system.
Additional Features
Developed by ARES Shipyard and Meteksan defeпсe, the ULAQ is Turkey’s first unmanned surface vessel.
It can travel at 65 kilometers (40 miles) per hour with a range of up to 400 kilometers (248 miles).
According to an SSB video, the ship features a light, durable composite hull that can withstand һагѕһ sea conditions.
It also has enhanced vision and navigation, thanks to a LIDAR (light detection and ranging) wide-angle navigation camera, radar, and electro-optical system.
The nearly 2-minute clip suggests several w34pons and sensor configurations, such as a tасtісаɩ mіѕѕіɩe control system, towed array sonar, and ASW rockets.