Turkish defence prime Aselsan has introduced a series of new autonomous systems for naval operations, focusing on both surface and subsurface maritime domains. The post Aselsan presents new uncrewed naval systems at SAHA 2026 appeared first on Naval Technology.
The new systems support autonomous, distributed, and asymmetric operations in both surface and subsurface maritime environments.
Turkish defence prime Aselsan has introduced a series of new autonomous systems for naval operations, focusing on both surface and subsurface maritime domains.
The systems, presented at the ongoing SAHA 2026 Exhibition in Istanbul, includes the KILIÇ Autonomous Underwater Strike Systems family and the TUFAN uncrewed surface vehicle.
KILIÇ, the family of underwater vehicles, includes several variants for asymmetric warfare and covert operations.
According to Aselsan, this system features portability and aims for low detectability, with engagement systems designed for precision. It is capable of operating as a single unit or within coordinated swarm formations.
These vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors, communication tools and navigation systems and are intended for use in asymmetric warfare and covert tasks.
On the maritime surface, Aselsan showed the TUFAN USV. TUFAN is capable of offensive as well as surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
The vehicle combines automated navigation with high manoeuvrability and speed, making it suitable for missions in both coastal and open-sea environments.
They are designed to support simultaneous coordinated missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance and precise engagements, benefitting from swarm-enabled operational architecture.
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