STM Unveils Cutting-Edge Maritime Defense Innovations at Euronaval 2024

STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş., having played a pivotal role in the considerable advancements observed in the defence sector over the past few years in Türkiye, provides crucial solutions in domains such as naval platforms, tactical mini-UAV systems (loitering munitions), and cyber security.

Guided by the Turkish Presidency of the Defence Industries Secretariat (SSB), STM actively addresses national requirements while exporting its vast expertise to allied and friendly nations through collaborative efforts and technology transfer agreements.

STM will take part in the premier naval defence exhibition, EURONAVAL 2024, at the Paris Nord, Villepinte from November 4-7, where it will highlight the innovative and cutting-edge systems it has developed as part of Türkiye’s defence industry.

During the event, STM will showcase models of Türkiye’s inaugural national corvette project – the Ada Class MILGEM, Türkiye’s first national frigate, the İstif (I) Class Frigate, the STM-MPAC Multi-Purpose Attack Craft, the Navy Fleet Tanker Project (PNFT) for the Pakistan Navy, and will unveil its STM500, Türkiye’s first special operations and attack submarine designed utilizing national resources to all attendees.

📍 STM Euronaval stand No: K74
🌍 Paris Nord Villepinte | Paris, France
🗓️ November 4-7, 2024

STM Naval Initiatives

In addition to producing vessels for the Turkish Navy, STM has constructed naval platforms for Pakistan, Ukraine, and Malaysia and has exported its tactical mini-UAV systems to over 10 nations across three continents. Its portfolio also encompasses software developed for NATO’s intelligence infrastructure, as well as overseeing the platform cyber security of KAAN, Türkiye’s 5th generation fighter jet. As a leading defence firm in Türkiye, endowed with extensive experience in diverse defence projects and engineering solutions, STM is steadily establishing its reputation in the global arena.

Production Aligned with NATO Standards

STM engages in collaborations, technology transfer, and business development endeavors across more than 30 nations, from South America to the Far East. Through its design, construction, and modernization initiatives, STM creates adaptable indigenous engineering solutions for the surface and submarine platforms of Türkiye – a NATO member with one of the most dynamic navies globally – as well as those of friendly and allied nations, addressing unique requirements and optimizing mission efficiency. The systems successfully deployed by the Turkish Navy are exported by STM as superior, cost-effective, and modern engineering solutions. STM, with its long-term service support and domestically developed weapon systems, distinguishes itself by offering its products and capabilities to the navies of other nations in ways that embargoes cannot influence.

Türkiye’s Naval Engineering Strength: Ada Class Corvette

The Turkish Naval Forces actively utilize four MİLGEM Ada-Class Corvettes manufactured under a project where STM served as the primary subcontractor, undertaking various vital responsibilities. The Ada Class Corvette is capable of executing all primary warfare types, including AAW, ASUW, ASW, and EW. It can engage against surface, air, and underwater targets using dedicated onboard sensors and ammunition, as well as external assets. These corvettes, equipped with advanced weapon and combat systems along with state-of-the-art sensors, are prepared for any mission.

STM, the designer and primary contractor for Türkiye’s inaugural national frigate TCG İSTANBUL, has delivered the vessel featuring advanced electronic and weapon systems to the Turkish Navy. Development on the 6th, 7th, and 8th MİLGEM ships, which will serve as sister ships to TCG İSTANBUL, is currently in progress under the STM-TAİS Joint Venture.

Furthermore, STM has delivered the Test and Training Ship TCG UFUK (A-591), built as part of a project where it acted as the main contractor, during a ceremony held on January 14, 2022.

STM, the Preferred Partner of Navies from Pakistan to Ukraine

STM prioritizes cost-efficiency, uninterrupted technical support, and knowledge transfer in all undertakings, creating alliances that bolster the defense capabilities of nations. Under a project involving technology transfer, STM initiated a corvette construction program for the Ukrainian Navy in 2021, with the construction of two Ukrainian Corvettes progressing successfully.

Additionally, STM designed the Pakistan Fleet Tanker PNS MOAWIN for the Pakistan Navy, which was constructed in Karachi. Built under Türkiye’s largest military shipbuilding project in terms of tonnage, the vessel was delivered in 2018. As a primary contractor for the modernization of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B Khalid Class Submarines, STM has modernized and delivered two submarines, with work on the third currently ongoing.

Having earned the trust of the Pakistan Navy through successful project deliveries, STM is now engaged in constructing four Ada-Class Corvettes for Pakistan, bringing all its engineering prowess to bear on the project for the procurement and integration of the primary propulsion system.

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has selected STM for the construction of three warships under the LMS Batch-2 program. STM will manufacture three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy as part of the “Littoral Mission Ship Batch-2 (LMSB2)” initiative.

Pioneering Submarine Initiatives

STM undertakes critical responsibilities in the submarine modernization and construction projects for the Turkish Navy. Having successfully modernized two Ay-Class Submarines (Type-209/1200) as the main contractor, STM is now involved in upgrading four Turkish Navy Preveze-Class Submarines (Type-209/1400) as the lead contractor. STM also plays a significant role in the Turkish Navy’s New Type Submarine Project (Reis Class/Type-214), which features an Air Independent Propulsion System, marking a substantial advancement in the realization of the Turkish National Submarine Project. The company made historic strides with the local production of the head section (section 50) housing the torpedo tubes, placing Türkiye among the select few nations globally with such capabilities. STM’s small-tonnage submarine, the STM500, developed with internal resources, is also garnering significant attention from various global markets.

STM NETA: Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Drone

STM, a trusted ally of the navies, introduces its Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (AUUV) “STM NETA”, developed using indigenous capabilities, for the first time at the SAHA EXPO fair. Designed with STM’s own resources, the primary mission of STM NETA will be mine detection.