Ankara, Turkey (Anadolu)

Havelsan delivers Romania a national command and control system integrated into the CAm.ROMAN corvette.

The system enters the arsenal of the Romanian army, a NATO member.

The ADVENT system is expected to attract attention during events on the sidelines of the Ankara summit scheduled for July 7-8.

Turkish defense industries achieved a new milestone in naval platforms by exporting the ADVENT networked combat management system for command and control to a NATO member state for the first time, through Turkish company Havelsan.

This achievement came under the export contract of the CAm.ROMAN corvette to Romania, where the modified version of the system was delivered in accordance with the operational requirements of the Romanian Navy, making Romania the first NATO member country to adopt the system in its military arsenal.

Turkey has previously exported the ADVENT system to Pakistan, Indonesia, Ukraine, Qatar, Oman, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Chile.

Modular structure and integrated operational capabilities

The ADVENT system was developed in cooperation with the Turkish Naval Forces Command, based on a concept that focuses on military force management as an integrated system linking multiple platforms within a common operational picture, rather than managing a single ship. Its modular architecture allows for the development of adaptable solutions to different customer needs.

The system, based on a software architecture containing millions of lines of code developed by Turkish engineers, covers various operational processes including target detection, threat assessment, decision support, sensor control, and weapon management, providing high situational awareness and advanced operational efficiency.

ADVENT also enables interoperability with allied forces through multiple protocols and is compatible with a wide range of platforms, from small boats and large combat ships to land command centers and unmanned systems.

Expansion of scope and accompanying national systems

The system first entered service in 2019 on the corvette TCG Kınalıada, before later being integrated into several naval platforms, including the intelligence ship TCG Ufuk and the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu, in addition to the Romanian corvette CAm.ROMAN.

The system's capabilities have also expanded through the ADVENT ROTA mission management system for unmanned vehicles, alongside the continued development of the ADVENT AI version supported by artificial intelligence technologies.

Through the corvette exported to Romania, Havelsan opened the door for the export of other Turkish national defense systems, including the YELKOVAN electronic warfare system developed in cooperation with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), along with the 12.7mm remotely controlled weapon system TARGAN.

The ADVENT system is expected to attract wide interest during meetings and events on the sidelines of the Ankara summit on July 7-8, where the capabilities of the Turkish defense industry will be showcased to participants. It is anticipated that the success of its export to Romania will pave the way for similar deals with other NATO countries.