The Turkish defence industry continues to develop next-generation solutions for field security and the detection of mines and improvised explosive devices. In this context, MESAN introduced two new systems at the SAHA 2026 International Defence, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair: the MEDAS mine and IED detector and the MEROB mine detection robot. These systems are designed to help security forces operate more safely, quickly and effectively in high-risk areas.

MESAN Chairman Devrim Erol stated that SAHA 2026 is an important platform for the sector and said the company displayed systems it had been working on for a long time. One of the most notable products presented at the fair was MEDAS, a mine and improvised explosive device detector. MEDAS stands out with its technology designed to detect different types of targets under challenging soil conditions.

According to Erol, the development process of MEDAS was shaped by a long research and development effort. Between 2020 and 2022, the company worked on a ground-penetrating radar-based design for cable and IED detection, but that process did not reach the product stage. After 2023, research and development activities were restarted, significant investments were made and the system reached a level where all targeted threats could be detected.

MEDAS has been tested in the field and improved through user feedback. The main objective of the system is to increase detection performance while reducing false alarm rates. In mine and IED detection, lowering false alarms is critical for maintaining operational speed and keeping personnel away from unnecessary risks. MEDAS is positioned as a next-generation detector solution designed to provide this balance.

Another important system introduced by MESAN at SAHA 2026 was MEROB, a mine detection robot. Developed through collaborations in the robotics sector, MEROB was designed as a solution focused on personnel safety. The system can carry out mine and explosive detection missions without sending operators directly into dangerous areas. With remote-control and autonomous capabilities, the platform can play an active role in high-risk zones through integrated detection systems.

MEROB stands out as a field-ready example of the unmanned ground systems approach, which is becoming increasingly important in modern combat and security environments. In mined areas, border regions, critical facility surroundings and counterterrorism zones, the ability to conduct missions without exposing personnel directly to threats significantly improves operational safety. In this respect, MEROB is not only a detector carrier but also a robotic security solution designed to protect human life.

Another product presented by MESAN at SAHA 2026 was the MEDAR TD traffic control unit, which has both civilian and military applications. MEDAR TD was developed to manage traffic and passage control more effectively in the field. With rapid deployment capability, ease of use and the ability to detect passing vehicles and transfer data to central systems, it offers a practical solution for both military and civilian security scenarios.

MESAN’s product development approach is shaped by field requirements and user feedback. Erol stated that all systems were designed to respond to real operational needs. MEDAS, MEROB and MEDAR TD are not only launch products but systems that have been tested in the field and matured through feedback. The company’s exports to 13 countries over the past three years also show that its solutions have gained traction in international markets.

Mine and IED threats continue to pose serious risks for both military units and civilian areas in today’s security environment. Next-generation systems such as MEDAS and MEROB stand out as technologies that improve detection success, prioritize personnel safety and increase operational efficiency. Introduced for the first time at SAHA 2026, these solutions represent an important step in demonstrating the level reached by the Turkish defence industry in field security, robotic systems and explosive detection technologies.