Developed in cooperation between HAVELSAN and Yonca Shipyard, the SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV) has successfully completed live-fire trials in the Marmara Sea. Conducted with the participation of representatives from the Turkish Naval Forces Command, the tests validated the AUSV’s ability to accurately engage targets with its 12.7 mm Stabilized Weapon System, fully integrated into ADVENT ROTA and executed through the ADVENT Combat Management System (CMS).
Havelsan press release
With this achievement, SANCAR has become the first and only Armed USV fully integrated with ADVENT, delivering engagement capability, mine detection, and autonomous mission execution. This milestone demonstrates HAVELSAN’s ability to merge network-enabled warfare with autonomous systems technologies, showcasing an operationally tested platform ready for real-world missions.
Strategic Flexibility for Modern Navies
In today’s unpredictable maritime security environment, navies require platforms that are fast, agile, and fully autonomous. SANCAR AUSV addresses this demand with multi-mission flexibility, covering a wide range of operations from base and port protection to intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, and search and rescue. Its advanced sensor suite—including navigation radar, AIS, electro-optical cameras, sonar, and 360° surveillance—ensures real-time situational awareness and trusted decision supportin high-risk zones.
Seamless Integration with ADVENT ROTA
At the core of SANCAR lies ADVENT ROTA, a mission system derived from HAVELSAN’s ADVENT CMS and specifically tailored for unmanned platforms. This architecture ensures full interoperability with the Turkish Naval Forces’ inventory, enabling coordinated missions between manned and unmanned platforms. Proven in real-world scenarios such as task handover, swarm operations, and coordinated strikes, represents the first operational example of network-centric warfare executed through an unmanned naval platform.
Scalable Weapons and Payload OptionsThanks to its open architecture, SANCAR can be quickly adapted to different mission requirements:
- 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon system, validated in live-fire trials
- Guided missile payloads for credible deterrence
- Sonar and mine countermeasure systems for subsurface threats
This flexibility enhances SANCAR’s operational value and creates strong export potential for allied and partner navies seeking scalable, interoperable, and cost-effective solutions.
Resilient Communications and Technical Specifications
SANCAR ensures uninterrupted command and control through a redundant, multi-layered communication system supported by RF LOS, SATCOM, and LTE connectivity. Its GNSS-based navigation and Ship Data Distribution System (GVDS) enable seamless integration of all onboard systems.
Key Specifications:
- Length: 12,7 m | Width: 3,3 m | Displacement: 9 tons
- Propulsion: 2× Diesel Engines, 2× Waterjets
- Max Speed: >40 knots | Endurance: 400 nm @ 10 knots
- Seaworthiness: Operable up to Sea State 4
- Control: Modular, portable Ground Control Station
A Force Multiplier for Global Navies
With its autonomy, modular payload capacity, and secure communications, SANCAR AUSV is more than a naval platform—it is a force multiplier for modern fleets. Its NATO-compliant architecture, cost efficiency, and field-proven capabilities provide operational flexibility, enhanced personnel safety, and long-term value. SANCAR is positioned to strengthen both national and allied naval forces, addressing today’s operational demands while adapting to tomorrow’s challenges.
