Nusret-2026 exercise showcases Turkish maritime defense technologies

As part of the Nusret-2026 exercise held at Alsancak Port, 16 defense companies showcased various maritime and underwater technologies. The exhibition featured advancements in underwater vehicles, sonar systems, unmanned sea vehicles, and mine countermeasures.

Key highlights included HAVELSAN’s remotely operated underwater vehicle, capable of operating at depths of up to 300 meters for military and civilian tasks such as search and rescue, pipeline inspection, and hull examination. Meteksan Savunma Sanayii AŞ introduced the Submarine and Underwater Vehicle Detection System (SUVDES) sensor and the National Synthetic Aperture Sonar System (MİLSAS), noting significant interest from European and Arab representatives.

Additionally, MKE presented several naval warfare systems, including the DENİZHAN National Naval Gun, the PİRANA Kamikaze Unmanned Sea Vehicle, and the MALAMAN smart bottom mine.