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That infrastructure can be used for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, surface warfare, asymmetric warfare, escort and strategic infrastructure protection missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design for the prototype was finalized in August, Ares and Meteksan said, and structural construction was recently completed, with the first vessel to enter Mediterranean waters in December following its outfitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ULAQ\u2019s missile systems are inclusive of four cells of Cirit and two of L-UMTAS, manufactured by Turkey\u2019s state-controlled missile-maker Roketsan. Firing tests are planned for the first quarter of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the Cirit and L-UMTAS missile systems, the ULAQ will be equipped with different variations of communication and intelligence technology, like jamming and electronic warfare systems, to cover diverse operational needs. The vessel will be able to carry out joint operations with complementary drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its builders said the ULAQ is not only remotely controlled but also an autonomous vehicle that hosts artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cULAQ is a messenger (original word is \u2018ulak\u2019), an envoy from the ancient Turkish culture who represents the state with his extraordinary skills since Central Asia. 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