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Autonomous Naval Platforms and Distributed Unmanned Systems Integration
STM deploys cooperative defence engineering programs to integrate autonomous unmanned vehicles and modernized naval fleet architecture across international partner operations.
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STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. works alongside international allied defence procurement agencies to deliver tailored naval engineering systems and autonomous aerial and subsea infrastructure. The initiatives address operational requirements in surface logistics, subsurface modernization, and unmanned tactical reconnaissance for modern naval and maritime operations.
Technical Scope and Cooperative Engineering
Cross-border naval and aerospace programs address complex systems integration requirements, operating environments with compromised communication, and fleet life-extension demands. Cooperative agreements allow national defence operators to integrate customized modular systems with established industrial infrastructure. The engineering portfolio centers on modular surface platforms, submarine refits, and multi-domain autonomous vehicles:
- Subsurface and Surface Platforms: Surface engineering encompasses logistics and replenishment vessels, such as the Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher designed for the Portuguese Navy, alongside the development of the Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker. Subsurface capabilities focus on refitting and modernizing foreign-built diesel-electric submarines, specifically Agosta 90B-class and Type-209 platforms, by retrofitting modernized propulsion, sensor, and combat management systems.
- Unmanned Swarm Architectures: Unmanned systems utilize distributed swarm intelligence algorithms. The KERKES navigation framework provides position, navigation, and timing capability in environments where global navigation satellite systems are denied, using optical and inertial reference algorithms rather than external satellite signals.
System Deployment and Verification
System capabilities are demonstrated through allied operational deployments and verified field operations:
System capabilities are demonstrated through allied operational deployments and verified field operations:
- Subsea and Surface Testing: Autonomous subsea operations utilize the NETA 300 unmanned autonomous underwater vehicle for sensor deployment and survey work, alongside surface-level swarm-capable unmanned vessels.
- Multi-Agent Aerial Swarms: Field evaluations validate coordinated multi-agent deployments. Tactical validation occurred during joint exercises where single-operator command interfaces managed 20 rotary-wing loitering munitions, executing decentralized routing and coordinated target strikes.
Operational Applications and Parameters
Cooperative platforms support surveillance, coastal defence, logistics replenishment, and long-range interdiction:
Cooperative platforms support surveillance, coastal defence, logistics replenishment, and long-range interdiction:
- Range and Interception: Tactical loitering platforms provide autonomous target acquisition across diverse mission radiuses, extending to long-range strike configurations with operational thresholds exceeding 1,000 kilometres.
- Tactical Air Defence: High-speed interceptor units counteract low-altitude unmanned threats to secure static infrastructure and operational units.
- Fleet Sustainability: Retrofitting propulsion and electronics on existing combat submarines extends operational service life without requiring entire hull replacement, preserving naval availability.
Technical Program Demonstrations
Program deliverables and international engineering interfaces are scheduled for technical reviews during three international events: MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland (September 8–11), Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa (September 16–20), and ADEX 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan (September 30–October 2). These engagements coordinate project execution frameworks with regional end users.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
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Program deliverables and international engineering interfaces are scheduled for technical reviews during three international events: MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland (September 8–11), Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa (September 16–20), and ADEX 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan (September 30–October 2). These engagements coordinate project execution frameworks with regional end users.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
www.stm.com.tr
