Developed with indigenous and national resources and manufactured by MKE, Turkey's first intelligent seabed mine MALAMAN has entered the inventory of the Turkish Naval Forces, adding a new capability to naval defense. Designed in two basic types for combat and training, the system can detect targets at long range and depth using acoustic, magnetic, and pressure sensors. MALAMAN can be deployed from ships, submarines, and aircraft (including unmanned platforms) and weighs approximately 600 kilograms, with 400 kilograms consisting of insensitive underwater explosive material.

MKE plays a leading role in Turkey's defense industry ecosystem in the field of ammunition and weapon systems. The MALAMAN project represents a concrete example of applying indigenous technology and engineering capacity to naval defense systems. The system is designed to suit seabed conditions and can operate safely without being affected by excessive heat or mechanical impacts. These characteristics enhance the mine's reliability in long-term storage and operational use conditions.

MALAMAN's technical specifications include the capability to detect, analyze, and evaluate acoustic, magnetic, and pressure changes occurring in the sea in real time. Equipped with advanced sensors, the system can detect frigates, submarines, fast attack craft, and tankers, transmitting detected target information instantly to the command center. The firing system can be adjusted with different parameters and can neutralize detected enemy targets by detonating the explosive. Multiple locking mechanisms are installed on the mine to prevent uncontrolled detonation and ensure operational safety.

Stealth and detection resistance play an important role in MALAMAN's design. Its special hull structure makes it difficult for mine-sweeping sonar to detect it on the seabed. Three different special composite casings, developed to minimize acoustic reflectivity and enhance visual concealment, reduce the probability of MALAMAN being detected by side-scan sonar and autonomous underwater vehicles to the lowest possible level. These casings, designed in shapes and colors suitable to the natural structure of the seabed, provide additional advantages for the system.

The development of indigenous systems like MALAMAN in the field of naval defense strengthens the technological foundation of Turkey's Blue Homeland strategy. The system is compatible with NATO-standard naval defense practices and enhances the operational capabilities of the Turkish Naval Forces. Similar systems are also being developed and used by the global defense industry. The successful development of MALAMAN increases Turkey's localization rate in naval ammunition while opening export potential for such systems.