Turkish, Italian Defense Firms Team up to Produce Unmanned Surface Vessels for Italy

Turkish, Italian defense firms team up to produce unmanned surface vessels for Italy

Havelsan, VN maritime and Piloda Defence “are targeting the signing of the first purchase order in the first half of 2026.”

Turkish, Italian defense firms team up to produce unmanned surface ...

Turkish and Italian companies Team Up for Surface Platforms Production

Following the contract for 40 naval units for the Italian Coast Guard, the collaboration between the Italy-based shipyard and the Turkish boat builder is expanding to the development of Unmanned and Hybrid Surface Vessel platforms for the Guardia di Finanza, and other government institutions. Production will take place at the Piloda facilities.

HAVELSAN Expands Maritime Capabilities with Hybrid Vessel Agreement in Italy

Türkiye’s leading defense technology firm HAVELSAN has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Piloda Defence and VN Maritime Technologies to develop next-generation hybrid surface vessels in Italy, marking a significant expansion of its maritime and autonomous systems capabilities. The agreement builds upon an existing collaboration involving the production of 40 naval units for the Italian Coast Guard, valued at over €159 million, and ex…

Havelsan, VN Maritime and Piloda Defence: strategic agreement for the production of manned, unmanned and hybrid surface platforms in Italy.

8 April 2026 – Following the contract for 40 naval units for the Italian Coast Guard, the collaboration between the Italy-based shipyard and the Turkish boat builder is expanding to the development of Unmanned and Hybrid Surface Vessel platforms for the Guardia di Finanza, and other government institutions. Production will take place at the Piloda facilities. Piloda Shipyard, through its Piloda Defence division, Havelsan and VN Maritime Technolo…