Qatar's New ULAQ USV Breaks Cover at DIMDEX 2026

The Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, marking a significant milestone as the Gulf region's first operational USV deployment. The platform, delivered by Türkiye's Ares Shipyard in mid-November 2025, represents Qatar's pioneering move into autonomous maritime capabilities in the region.

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At this year's DIMDEX exhibition, the Qatar Emiri Coast Guard made a strong presence by displaying their actual ULAQ unmanned surface vessel (not a mockup). The display was notably prominent and drew significant attention from international visitors and defense industry professionals.

The Qatari variant features distinctive camouflage livery with the Qatar flag, a departure from the gray naval paint scheme used on the Turkish Navy's ULAQ platforms. This port security variant is comprehensively equipped with a remote weapon station, synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical systems, and LIDAR sensors, tailored specifically for the Qatar Coast Guard's operational requirements.

Adding to the display of the vessel, Qatar Coast Guard showcased the full operational control console, the actual hardware used to command the vessel, providing visitors with a complete picture of the USV's command and control architecture.

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