Turkish Navy Deploys MALAMAN Smart Bottom Mine at Nusret 2026 Exercise

The Turkish Navy deployed the domestically developed MALAMAN smart bottom mine from TCG Karabiga during the multinational Nusret 2026 mine-warfare exercise. Developed by KoçSavunma, MKE and TÜBİTAK SAGE, the weapon combines acoustic, magnetic and pressure sensors with programmable firing logic to classify vessels and apply selected engagement criteria. Its 533 mm diameter enables submarine torpedo-tube deployment, while earlier trials demonstrated mine release from the MARLIN unmanned surface vessel in remote and autonomous modes. Nusret brings together 20 naval vessels, five aircraft and allied mine-countermeasures teams to rehearse mine-warfare planning, execution and interoperability.