USV/ Unbemannte Seefahrzeuge

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MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist
20 Oct 2025, 19:28
Turkiye NATO
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems
MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist TurDef Image: Anadolu Agency
MARLIN USV, developed by ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyards, has demonstrated its capability to autonomously detect and identify drifting mines with optics.

In addition to the recent UAV-USV teaming demonstration for the hard-kill of drifting mines which paired MARLIN with STM's UAVs, the USV has demonstrated its onboard detection and identification capabilities supported by AI, during the Innovation Continuum 2025 SHINE event held by NATO.

The demonstration included MARLIN's autonomous detection and identification of a drifting mine, supported by deep learning according to Anadolu Agency News' report.

Drifting mines in the Black Sea, due to their numbers and unpredictable routes, are regarded as a significant threat to civilian ships in the Black Sea.

https://turdef.com/article/marlin-usv-op...-ai-assist

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Das erste ULAQ USV wird bei der türkischen Marine in Dienst gestellt. Die unbemannte Seedrohne ist für ASuW und ASW Aufgaben entwickelt worden und verfügt über einen in der Türkei entwickelten Dieselmotor des Herstellers Tümosan.

Türkiye’s ULAQ USV enters naval service with local engine
22 Dec 2025, 13:43 4 mins
Turkiye
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission
Türkiye’s ULAQ USV enters naval service with local engine TurDef
Türkiye’s unmanned surface vehicle (USV) programme reached a key milestone as the ULAQ officially entered service with the Turkish Naval Forces. The ULAQ product family is widely recognised as the platform that first introduced Türkiye to the USV concept, transforming the idea of unmanned naval warfare from a theoretical discussion into an operational capability.

ULAQ was the first system through which the armed USV concept was demonstrated in Türkiye as a weaponised, sensor-equipped and network-enabled naval platform. In doing so, it laid the foundations of Türkiye’s unmanned maritime doctrine and opened the way for subsequent naval unmanned systems.

The ULAQ 12 ASuW/ASW variant that was provided is made for both anti-surface warfare (ASuW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. In the function of anti-surface warfare, ULAQ is set up to find, follow, and attack surface threats using a built-in sensor-to-shooter chain. The platform has a remote-controlled weapon station that can fire either a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun. This lets it combat quick assault craft, small boats, and unmanned surface threats at short and medium ranges. A high-resolution electro-optic sensor helps in target detection, identification, and fire control which performs day and night. For higher-value or longer-range surface targets, ULAQ can be outfitted with a surface-to-surface missile system. This expands its engagement envelope beyond cannon range and allows for stand-off strikes. With this setup, ULAQ may perform ASuW tasks on autonomously or as part of a networked force with manned surface combatants. These missions can include port and coastal defence, escort, forward screening, and interdiction.

https://turdef.com/article/tuerkiye-s-ul...cal-engine

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MARLIN ASW 100 Joins MARLIN USV Family as Sonar Carrier
24 Dec 2025, 21:32 2 mins
Turkiye
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Sensors
MARLIN ASW 100 Joins MARLIN USV Family as Sonar Carrier
ASELSAN published details on the new member of the MARLIN USV family, MARLIN ASW 100, developed to carry different types of sonars to support ASW missions.

The upcoming variant of MARLIN USV shares the same hull as the previously tested MARLIN 100 ASWLT, which can launch two to four lightweight torpedoes (Mk46, Mk54 and the upcoming ORKA from ROKETSAN).

Whereas MARLIN 100 ASWLT is the shooter, MARLIN ASW 100 is the sensor with a crane to carry and deploy different types of sonars. Two sonar types have been listed as the dipping sonar and the diver detection sonar. MARLIN ASW was also shown to have a provision for the DÜFAS 100-CU towed sonar.

https://turdef.com/article/marlin-asw-10...ar-carrier