SAGAN

History

The SAGAN unmanned aerial vehicle is an armed first-person view (FPV) drone developed by ASİSGUARD in partnership with KZ Mekatronik. ASİSGUARD previously developed Türkiye's first armed drone, Songar. Final field tests conducted by engineers from both companies demonstrated the success of the platform's capabilities.

In October 2026, HAVELSAN confirmed a coordinated maritime and aerial operation in which the USV-12 unmanned surface vessel, manufactured by VN Maritime Technologies, autonomously deployed the SAGAN UAV. The drone took off from the vessel's deck, released a 60 mm mortar round against a designated target, and completed its mission. Takeoff and transit were autonomous; target engagement remained under operator control. The two systems operated under HAVELSAN's common command and control architecture, aligned with NATO interoperability standards, allowing equipment from different manufacturers to operate within a coordinated mission structure. HAVELSAN did not disclose the drone's endurance, engagement range, targeting sensor characteristics, or whether it recovered aboard the vessel after the mission.

Specifications

ASİSGUARD's product specifications for the SAGAN list frame sizes of 6, 7, or 10 inches, a flight speed of 120 km/h, a 25-minute mission capability without payload, and over 10 minutes of flight time with a 1,500 g payload. The platform incorporates a national design fire control system and digital/analog data transmission. A separate public figure gives the maximum payload as up to 1,300 g. The manufacturer describes the drone as designed for one-way missions, capable of silent flight with a low radar signature, and equipped with a high-resolution camera system for reconnaissance and surveillance support.