TNFC’s upcoming order for the MALAMAN Made-in-Türkiye Smart Bottom Mines marks a significant step in Türkiye's efforts to enhance its naval warfare capabilities with indigenous smart mine technology. This move underscores Türkiye's commitment to self-sufficiency in defense production and its focus on strengthening naval deterrence. The order will pave the way for large-scale production of advanced bottom mines, boosting Türkiye’s indigenous mine warfare capabilities.With an order expected in the triple digits and initial deliveries planned for 2025 and full-scale production expected to continue until 2033, the Turkish Naval Forces is making a long-term investment in next-generation maritime defense. This project will gradually strengthen Türkiye’s maritime defense capabilities.

MALAMAN is a highly versatile and scalable smart sea bottom mine designed for deployment from various platforms, including aircraft, surface vessels, submarines, and unmanned platforms. It boasts advanced features such as visual and acoustic stealth protection, making it suitable for diverse seabed structures. This mine exhibits exceptional resilience, remaining insensitive to rapid heating and projectile impacts, housing a Plastic Banded Underwater Explosive. According to the MALAMAN product brochure, with dimensions measuring over 1,800mm in length, a 533mm diameter (compatible with deployment from submarine torpedo tubes), and a weight exceeding 600 kg.