The SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), developed jointly by Türkiye's HAVELSAN and Yonca Shipyard, has completed a live-fire test using its 12.7 mm Stabilized Weapon System integrated with the ADVENT Combat Management System.

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The test, conducted in the Marmara Sea with the participation of officials from the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the Turkish Naval Forces Command, confirmed that SANCAR successfully engaged designated targets with high accuracy.

SANCAR has become the first USV fully integrated with the ADVENT system, featuring engagement capability, mine detection functions, and autonomous mission operations. The trial also marked the first operational use of ADVENT ROTA, a new variant of the ADVENT system designed for unmanned platforms.

HAVELSAN stated that the integration of its network-enabled warfare capabilities and expertise in autonomous systems into SANCAR represents an important milestone in adapting naval operations to future requirements. The system now ensures interoperability with other naval platforms in the Turkish fleet that operate on ADVENT.

Mehmet Akif Nacar, General Manager of HAVELSAN, said in an interview with Anadolu Agency:

“After intensive efforts throughout the design, development and testing phases, we have produced a system that stands apart and incorporates several firsts. SANCAR, the first member of our Unmanned Surface Vehicles product family, is now being prepared for the use of the Turkish Naval Forces. We are carrying out serious efforts to expand this family further. With our upcoming solutions, we aim to meet larger goals and introduce new innovations in both domestic and international markets.”