From SANCAR to Katran: A Roadmap for Unmanned Surface Systems
Following MARLIN and SALVO, the armed unmanned surface vessel SANCAR SIDA has officially been inducted into the Turkish Navy’s inventory.[1] Among the various contributions these platforms bring, what sets SANCAR apart is its integration into the ADVENT Network-enabled Combat Management System . For such a system to function effectively, a robust data network capable of supporting unmanned integration is required—a capability only a handful of countries can demonstrate in both their combat management systems and their datalink standardizat…
Greece’s Final Approach: Ambitions, Challenges, and Strategic Potential
Introduction On 15 September 2025 , after six years of construction and sea trials since October 2024, the French frigate Amiral Ronarc’h left the shipyard and sailed to her home port of Brest. Greece, closely following the program, hopes that the three sister ships still under construction at the same yard will become the new “Averof” of the Hellenic Navy—a flagship of national pride and deterrence. At the same time, Greece is setting ambitious goals: by 2030 , Athens intends to field the strongest navy in its modern history , whi…
A Quarter Away From Manned–Unmanned Teaming
In recent weeks, it was reported that the SALVO unmanned surface vessel (USV) , produced by DEARSAN, was delivered to the Turkish Navy.[1] Together with previously inducted unmanned systems, this represents another step toward the complex reality of manned–unmanned teaming at sea. Like all platforms, unmanned surface vessels will follow a traditional lifecycle for adaptation and integration. At first they will be employed in unit-level operations, then gradually integrated into naval task groups. Yet it would be a mistake to assume this…
