The Turkish Navy is set to field the MARLIN EW 100, an advanced unmanned surface vessel (USV) developed to strengthen the country’s electronic warfare and maritime defense network. The platform recently completed sea trials, signaling its readiness for operational deployment in the Turkish Naval Forces.
According to officials, the Naval Forces Command oversaw the testing process, during which the MARLIN’s EW systems and onboard weapon suite were fully activated and evaluated for performance, reliability, and integration with existing naval assets. The results confirmed the vessel’s readiness for combat-support and intelligence missions in high-threat maritime environments.
Designed for multi-role operations, the MARLIN EW 100 will carry out electronic warfare, surveillance, and reconnaissance tasks, supporting the “Blue Homeland” doctrine that emphasizes protection of Turkey’s surrounding seas. Its autonomous navigation and EW payloads make it capable of countering hostile radar and communication systems while providing critical data to fleet commanders.
As one of the most advanced indigenous USV projects developed in Turkey, the MARLIN represents a major advancement in naval autonomy and EW warfare capabilities. Once deployed, it will play a central role in enhancing maritime situational awareness and operational flexibility across Turkey’s territorial waters and beyond.
