Turkiye’s defence solution provider Meteksan unveiled National Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MİLSAS) at SAHA EXPO defence exhibition being held in Istanbul from 5 to 9 May 2026.
Meteksan press release
Meteksan Defence, one of Türkiye’s leading defense industry companies, is advancing its cutting-edge engineering capabilities in underwater systems with the National Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MILSAS). With a comprehensive product portfolio spanning radar and electronic warfare solutions, sonar systems, platform subsystems, and training simulators, the company continues to deliver innovative technologies that address the operational needs of Türkiye as well as allied and partner nations.
Distinguished by its NATO-compliant systems that are actively deployed and operationally proven, Meteksan Defence combines a robust production infrastructure with high manufacturing capacity to ensure timely and reliable project delivery. Driven by indigenous engineering excellence, the company develops sustainable, high-performance solutions while contributing to the broader defense ecosystem through its extensive supplier network.
Developed in line with this strategic vision, MILSAS stands out as an advanced synthetic aperture sonar system designed to deliver high-resolution imaging of the seabed and underwater targets. By coherently combining multiple narrow-aperture sonar measurements collected along the motion path of the platform, the system effectively generates a synthetic wide aperture. This capability enables MİLSAS to surpass the resolution limitations of conventional sonar systems, producing exceptionally detailed underwater imagery.
Leveraging high-frequency acoustic signal processing, MILSAS delivers sharp, high-fidelity images across a wide coverage area. Its superior imaging performance supports a broad range of applications, including mine detection, seabed mapping, inspection of critical underwater infrastructure, energy exploration, and change detection. These advanced capabilities significantly enhance mission effectiveness while accelerating operational decision-making processes.
Beyond its technological innovation, Meteksan Defence places strong emphasis on human capital development and international collaboration. Through production partnerships and technology transfer initiatives, the company aims to expand its global footprint and contribute to the growth of defense exports.
Guided by its “Technology That Brings Clarity to the Depths” approach, MİLSAS is engineered to deliver precise and reliable data in both military and civilian domains, even under the most challenging underwater conditions. With this solution, Meteksan Defence continues to strengthen its position in the global underwater technologies landscape.
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