Turkish firm STM showcases its naval projects and mini UAV systems at IDEAS 2022.

According to a PR published by STM on November 14, 2022, the leading companies in the Turkish defence sector, will be bringing its naval platforms and tactical mini-UAV systems to the IDEAS 2022 exhibition in Pakistan.
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Model of the STM 500 mini submarine at ADEX 2022, Baku. (Picture source: Navy Recognition)

STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş., which plays a key role in the defence field, contributing to Türkiye’s significant progress in the field over the past couple of years, offers critical solutions in various segments, including naval platforms, tactical mini-UAV systems and cyber security.

Under the leadership of the Defence Industry Agency (SSB), STM continues to export the experience it has accumulated while meeting domestic needs to friendly and allied nations through cooperation and technology transfer agreements.

STM will be displaying its innovative and modern defence technologies at the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in Karachi, Pakistan on 15–18 November, as one of the leading defence exhibitions in South Asia.

STM500 Submarine to be Exhibited in Pakistan

STM will be presenting its Istif (I)-Class Frigate, its Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker (PNFT) and its STM500 – a small-sized submarine designed using national resources – to visitors at IDEAS.

STM, which produces leading and competitive platforms in the tactical mini-UAV system market segment, will also be introducing KARGU, Türkiye's first mini-attack UAV; the TOGAN surveillance UAV system; and the ALPAGU fixed-wing attack UAV system, to the South Asian market.

About the mini-submarine

STM500 Submarine is a shallow-water diesel-electric attack submarine developed by STM as a conceptual design. She will displace approximately 500 tonnes, have a crew of 18, and be able to transport a squad of 6 special forces personnel.

The platform is capable of enduring 18+6 (SF) personnel for 30 days at depths more than 250 meters, ready to fire its 4 tubes loaded with a variety of 8 modern heavy-weight torpedoes and guided missiles.