ULAQ Global

Name

ULAQ Global

Legal name

ULAQ Global Otonom Sistemler A.Ş.

Website

https://www.ulaq.global

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Unmanned Surface Vessels (Naval Defense)

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE), Unmanned Naval Vessels (USV/UUV) (IMAJABAH), Marine & Underwater Robotics (USVs/UUVs) (HDAAAIAH)

Keywords

• Unmanned surface vessels
• Autonomous naval systems
• Maritime defense technology
• Naval autonomy software
• Unmanned maritime platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. USV Platform Sales: Sale of combat-proven unmanned surface vessels including ULAQ-6 KAMA, ULAQ-11, ULAQ-12, ULAQ-14, and ULAQ-15 platforms configured for various mission profiles.
2. Autonomy Systems and Kits: Supply of Autonomy Instrumentation Systems (Kits) to prime contractors and shipyards for USV development or manned platform conversion.
3. Training Services: Comprehensive operator and maintenance training including classroom, practical hands-on, and simulator training. Periodic refresher and renewal programs.
4. Technology Transfer (ToT): Transfer of technology and know-how including design, development, production, and testing documentation and training to business partners for indigenous USV manufacturing.
5. ULAQ As A Service (UAAS): Operating autonomous marine platform services including target towing, damage assessment, seabed exploration, oceanographic survey for customers not wanting to own systems.
6. Integrated Logistics Support (ILS): Sustainment services including maintenance planning, spare parts provisioning, support equipment, and continuous improvement through operational feedback.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ULAQ Global designs, manufactures, and sells autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and related autonomy systems for naval defense and maritime security. The product portfolio includes ULAQ-6 KAMA, ULAQ-11, ULAQ-12, ULAQ-14, and ULAQ-15 platforms supported by an eight-layer Autonomy Software Stack, Autonomy Kits, Command & Control Systems, and Simulation Systems. Revenue is supplemented by training, consultancy, technology transfer, and ULAQ-as-a-Service (UAAS) operating services for end users, prime contractors, and shipyards.

Product overview

ULAQ Global is a next-generation marine technology company offering a portfolio of autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and maritime technologies. The core product family includes ULAQ-11 (versatile high-endurance platform for ADW/PSV), ULAQ-12 (multi-mission naval defense platform for ASuW/ADW/ASW), ULAQ-6 KAMA (attritable fast-attack platform for swarm operations), and under-development ULAQ-14 (ISR/SAR) and ULAQ-15 (scaled-up multi-mission variant). These platforms share a modular eight-layer Autonomy Software Stack and are supported by Autonomy Kits for retrofitting, Command & Control Systems, Simulation Systems, and System Integration Services. Service offerings include Training, Consultancy, Transfer of Technology (ToT), Autonomy Conversion, UAAS (as-a-service), and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for end-to-end mission sustainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ULAQ KAMA: Attritable Unmanned Surface Vessel (ULAQ-6 KAMA) - a low silhouette, fast attack, expendable USV for clandestine missions and swarm operations.

Products and services

• ULAQ-11 USV Versatile, high-endurance unmanned surface platform built for high-risk, high-speed dynamic missions with dynamic route planning, COLREG-compliant autonomous navigation, and near real-time remote control. Modular, scalable design optimized for Port Security, Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), and Anti-Drone Warfare (ADW). For naval forces, coast guards, and maritime security organizations.
• ULAQ-12 USV Customizable unmanned surface platform for naval defense and maritime security with increased displacement, payload capacity, and range. Twin propulsion and redundant systems ensure high availability in critical missions. Supports solo or formation operations for anti-surface, anti-submarine, and anti-drone missions with high interoperability in heterogeneous environments.
• ULAQ-6 KAMA USV Low silhouette, fast attack, attritable USV for clandestine missions. AI-powered vision algorithms enable navigation in contested environments and A2AD zones. Multiple KAMA USVs can operate in swarm logic to accomplish challenging missions.
• ULAQ-14 USV High performance USV for ISR (intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance), SAR (search and rescue), and maritime security missions. Preferred by coast guards and security forces for protection of critical infrastructure and coastal areas against threats such as terrorism, piracy, and trafficking. Under development.
• ULAQ-15 USV Scaled-up design of ULAQ-12 with higher capacity for range, payloads, and endurance. Opens the door to new capabilities including mine countermeasures (MCM), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and long-range anti-surface warfare (ASuW) operations. Under development.
• Training Services Comprehensive operator and maintenance training programs including classroom, practical hands-on, and simulator training for ULAQ USV systems. Periodic refresher and renewal training programs maintain operator proficiency.
• Consultancy Services Advisory services supporting ULAQ's three-pillar business model: developing unmanned maritime vehicles and command-control systems for end users, supplying autonomy instrumentation systems (kits) to prime contractors and shipyards, and delivering autonomous marine platform operating services across diverse industries.
• Transfer of Technology (ToT) Technology and know-how transfer of ULAQ USVs including design, development, production, and testing knowledge to business partners to enable indigenous unmanned surface vehicle manufacturing in prospective markets.
• Autonomy Conversion Services Technology and systems integration expertise provided to ship builders and prime contractors for developing indigenous USVs or transforming existing manned platforms to robotic operation. ULAQ acts as autonomy systems provider and integrator.
• ULAQ As a Service (UAAS) Operating services for customers who do not want to own and operate an unmanned system, or require one-time or temporary solutions. Includes target towing, damage assessment, seabed exploration, and oceanographic survey. Operators can be provided by ULAQ or the customer.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Sustainment services ensuring delivered USV systems can be operated, maintained, and sustained throughout their service life with high availability and controlled lifecycle cost. Includes maintenance planning, spare parts provisioning, training, and continuous improvement through operational feedback.
• Autonomy Kits Autonomy instrumentation systems (kits) supplied to prime contractors and shipyards for converting existing manned platforms to unmanned operation or building new unmanned surface vessels.
• Portable Control Station (PCS) Portable control station for remote USV operation with rapid deployment and commissioning. Configurable for shore-based or mothership operations with actionable user interfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sea State 5 operational capability (most demanding conditions)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RoketsancoreTechnology or IntegrationRoketsan is a key technology partner supplying missile systems integrated into ULAQ platforms. The ULAQ-12 ASuW/ADW uses CIRIT SAL guided missiles and SUNGUR IR/IIR missiles, while ULAQ-12 ASuW integrates L-UMTAS anti-tank missiles. These missile systems are registered trademarks of Roketsan and represent qualified, combat-tested payloads.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large US defence prime with a meaningful unmanned surface vessel portfolio (including ASW USVs integrated with NATO navies). Most directly comparable on mission scope (ASW, ASuW, ISR) and customer base (allied naval forces), though ULAQ is significantly smaller and more specialised.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian defence and maritime technology group with USV, autonomous vessel control, and naval combat system offerings. Comparable on integrated naval autonomy solutions, NATO customer base, and HMI/C2 interoperability, though ULAQ is more combat/swarm-focused.
• Thales Group: Global defence prime with significant naval unmanned systems portfolio including unmanned surface and underwater vessels. Comparable on C2, NATO-grade autonomous systems, and procurement to allied navies, though Thales' USV offering is a smaller part of a much broader portfolio.
• Atlas Elektronik: German naval defence specialist (now part of Thales) with strong unmanned surface and underwater vehicle portfolios, particularly for MCM and ASW. Comparable on unmanned naval vessels, mine countermeasures, and European allied customer base.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defence electronics group with unmanned maritime and naval combat systems offerings. Comparable on integrating autonomous platforms with weapons systems, allied export markets, and naval defence procurement focus.

Direct peers

• Saildrone: US-based developer of autonomous unmanned surface vessels used for ISR, hydrography, and increasingly defence missions. Closest direct competitor on USV platform technology and autonomy stack, though Saildrone is primarily wind/solar-powered and focused on endurance ISR rather than combat/swarm.

Emerging players

• Saronic Technologies: US-based emerging USV manufacturer focused on attritable autonomous surface vessels for the US Navy and allies. Direct competitor on combat-relevant attritable USV positioning, with a comparable vessel family approach and similar naval customer base.
• Sea Machines Robotics: US-based developer of autonomous vessel control systems and autonomy kits for converting existing vessels to unmanned or remote operation. Highly comparable on the Autonomy Kit / retrofit motion and the eight-layer autonomy stack concept, though primarily commercial-heavy.
• Maritime Robotics: Norwegian specialist in autonomous surface and underwater vehicle control systems, COLREG-compliant navigation, and USV/USV autonomy kits. Comparable on autonomy software stack, COLREG-compliant navigation, and integration with shipyards/platform builders.

Regional players

• HAVELSAN: Turkish defence software and systems integrator with naval combat management systems and unmanned systems exposure. Closest domestic/Turkish peer to ULAQ; comparable on Turkish defence procurement base, NATO integration, and indigenous technology positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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