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STM to Launch

AUV Soon

In line with its strategy of integrating
modern technologies such as artificial
intelligence (AI) and robotics into its proj-
ect, STM is currently developing robotic
systems that can perform various military
tasks autonomously or in collaboration
with human operators.

“STM aims to deepen its efforts in au-
tonomous underwater vehicles and de-
velop high-level autonomy products in
this sector,” says Güleryüz. “We plan
STM Showcases Prowess in to launch our unmanned autonomous
underwater vehicle this year, following
intensive and rigorous development. In
Naval Platforms, Tactical UAVs the initial phase, the STM unmanned au-
tonomous underwater vehicle is planned
to be used for mine detection and neu-
tralization missions.”
Leading Turkish shipbuilder STM is giving STM is also displaying the TOGAN
international delegations attending SAHA Surveillance UAV, which recently entered
Expo a chance to take a real close look at the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces speakers at a panel discussion during the
the company’s range of naval capabilities. and is being actively used in the fight against event on “A New Actor of the Battlefield:
terrorism. Also on display is the BOYGA FPV Drones.” “SAHA Expo has grown rap-
Türkiye’s first national frigate, TCG ammunition-drop UAV, the ALPAGUT Smart idly to become one of the most important
İSTANBUL (F-515), for which STM served Loitering Munition System, and the ALPAGU defence industry fairs in the world. We will
as the designer and main contractor, and a Fixed Wing Loitering Munition System. Show gather with international delegations and
MİLGEM Ada-Class corvette, in which STM visitors will be able to watch the flights of prepare the ground for new cooperation
was the main subcontractor, are moored KARGU and TOGAN at the FPV drone area projects through meetings with our supplier
at the Sarayburnu and Ataköy harbours of the event. ecosystem.”
in Istanbul for the duration of the event.
Members of delegations will thus have Deals on the Cards The company comes to the event riding on
a chance to inspect the military ships up a lot of momentum. Aside from the vessels
close. TCG İSTANBUL was commissioned At the event, the company, which has seen built for the Turkish Navy, STM has built
by the Turkish Navy this year. its global footprint grow considerably in naval platforms for Pakistan, Ukraine and
recent years, is expected to sign a number Malaysia, and exported its tactical mini-
At the STM stand, models of the İstif-Class of cooperation agreements for the devel- UAV systems to more than 10 countries on
Frigate, Ada-Class Corvette, Logistics opment of new technologies and projects. three continents. Its portfolio also includes
Support Ship, STM500 submarine, STM “We also have a few surprises that will be software developed for NATO’s intelligence
MPAC Multi-Purpose Attack Craft and Coast witnessed for the first time at SAHA Expo,” infrastructure, as well as responsibilities
Guard Ships are on display. One of Türkiye’s says Özgür Güleryüz, General Manager of for the platform cyber security of KAAN,
STM, who is scheduled to be one of the Türkiye’s 5th generation fighter jet.
leading defence companies, STM specializ-
es in naval platforms, but also offers tactical
mini-UAV systems (loitering munitions) and
cyber security solutions.

KARGU and TOGAN

The company, which has played a major
role in Türkiye in the development of tac-
tical mini-UAVs, is highlighting its KARGU
platform, Türkiye’s first national attack UAV,
at the event. KARGU can be equipped with
anti-personnel and armour-piercing war-
heads. The company has seen consider-
able interest in the UAV from international
customers, with the platform exported to
more than 10 countries on three continents.

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