

ARMELSAN provides state-of-the-art sonar systems, underwater acoustic technologies, and advanced ROVs. With an international outlook, the company offers tailor-made turnkey solutions from system integration to full-fledged after-sales services.
ARMELSAN aspires to become a Center of Excellence in underwater acoustic technologies. Its team of world-class professionals ensures technical superiority and operational excellence.
ARMELSAN DEFENSE is a leading organization which was established offering high-tech solutions tailored for the defense industry, specializing in sonar systems, underwater acoustic technologies, and work-class remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), with advanced engineering capabilities, domestic production power, and an innovative approach.
Development activities for ARAS-2023 began as part of the Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) Diver Detection Sonar Project.
Factory Acceptance Tests of ARAS-2023 within the scope of the Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) Diver Detection Sonar Project were completed.
Development of MELİS-2071 subcomponents began under the New Generation Hull-Mounted Sonar Subsystems Project for the Mid-Life Upgradation of Barbaros-Class Frigates.
Production of the “KAŞİF” Heavy Work-Class Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) began for deployment in natural gas exploration activities in the Black Sea.
Production of ARAS-2023 began under the Diver Detection Sonar Procurement Project for the Mid-Life Upgradation of Barbaros-Class Frigates.
Production of ARAS-2023 began under the Diver Detection Sonar Procurement Project for the Mid-Life Upgradation of Barbaros-Class Frigates.
Turkey’s first indigenously developed dipping sonar, ORKUN-2053, was introduced at the IDEF 2021 defense exhibition.
Factory Acceptance Tests of ARAS-2023 under the Diver Detection Sonar Procurement Project for the 1st Ship of the Mid-Life Upgradation of Barbaros-Class Frigates were completed. Deliveries of ARAS-2023 to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ships followed over time.
Factory Acceptance Tests of MELİS-2071 components under the New Generation Hull-Mounted Sonar Subsystems Project for the 1st Ship of the Mid-Life Upgradation of Barbaros-Class Frigates were completed. Deliveries of components to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ships followed.
ARAS-2023 entered the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces after successful sea trials as part of the Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) Diver Detection Sonar Project.
Production of ARAS-2023 units began under the Diver Detection Sonar Procurement Project for MILGEM 6–12 ships.
Factory Acceptance Tests of MELİS-2071 components were completed under the New Generation Hull-Mounted Sonar Subsystems Procurement Project for MILGEM 5th Ship.
Production of MELİS-2071 components began as part of the New Generation Hull-Mounted Sonar Subsystems Procurement Project for MILGEM 6–8 Ships.
Production of MELİS-2071 components began as part of the New Generation Hull-Mounted Sonar Subsystems Procurement Project for MILGEM 9–12 Ships.
Factory Acceptance Tests of MELİS-2071 components were completed under the New Generation Hull-Mounted Sonar Subsystems Procurement Project for MILGEM 6–8 Ships.
Laboratory tests of the NUSRAT-1915 Mine Hunting Sonar were completed under the TCG Anadolu Technology Acquisition Obligation Project.
Laboratory tests of the ORKUN-2053 Dipping Sonar were completed as of 2024 under the TCG Anadolu Technology Acquisition Obligation Project.
Factory Acceptance Tests of the Autonomous ORKUN-2053 Dipping Sonar developed for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) were completed.
Factory Acceptance Tests of the Autonomous ARAS-2023 Diver Detection Sonar for USVs were completed.
Operations are conducted at three major centers in Türkiye: Headquarters at Teknopark Istanbul, project management office at Hacettepe Teknokent, and production facility in Ankara HAB region.

ARMELSAN operates with unwavering honesty and builds lasting relationships with its stakeholders.

With R&D facility at Istanbul Teknopark, project office at Hacettepe Teknokent, and production facility at HAB Ankara, ARMELSAN leads sustainable R&D and production in underwater acoustic systems.

From analysis and design to integration, ARMELSAN delivers fully customized, turnkey solutions for each platform.

ARMELSAN collaborates with international experts to develop competitive, next-generation sonar systems.









