ARMELSAN SAVUNMA, operating in the underwater defense technology sector, is preparing to introduce indigenous solutions to the maritime industry. The company's General Manager Güray Aybar informed the press that the domestically developed mine-hunting sonar NUSRAT-1915 has successfully completed sea trials and is progressing to the platform integration phase.

Developed over many years by Turkish engineers, NUSRAT-1915 is capable of detecting, tracking, and classifying bottom mines, moored mines, manta-type mines, and various surface threats from extended ranges. Aybar emphasized that the system demonstrates superior performance compared to foreign counterparts in terms of detection range and classification accuracy. Upon integration completion, the system will provide twice the detection range and performance enhancement compared to existing capabilities, enabling early detection of mines from significantly greater distances.

According to the roadmap, integration work will be conducted on various Turkish Navy platforms, with Engin-class vessels being the primary focus. Initial integration activities are scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, with comprehensive capability acquisition targeted for completion by the end of 2027.

ARMELSAN SAVUNMA is not limiting its efforts to NUSRAT-1915 alone. The company is also developing a more compact sonar solution for unmanned maritime vehicles. This new sonar package integrates mine-hunting, diver detection, depth measurement, seafloor mapping, and obstacle avoidance capabilities into a single platform. The solution will be offered first to domestic users, followed by international customers.