MALAMAN
Koç Savunma's smart seabed mine; a training round was laid by Turkey's Marlin USV.
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Mentioned in: Australia puts sea mines in Ghost Shark
Autonomous Systems: Land & SeaTurkish robot boat reported laying a mine
Autonomous Systems: Land & SeaBackground
MALAMAN is a Turkish smart seabed mine. Anadolu Agency reported on 17 August 2026 that the MARLIN armed uncrewed surface vessel laid a training MALAMAN in autonomous and remote-controlled modes.
Koç Savunma presented the mine at Defence Services Asia 2024, according to Army Recognition, which reported acoustic, magnetic and pressure sensors. The MARLIN test was run by Sefine Shipyard's research centre with Koç Savunma.
Uncrewed minelaying gained a second example in October, when Australia said Ghost Shark can carry up to twelve sea mines.
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