UAE's ADASI Selects Turkish Radar for its Garmoosha Rotary Wing UAV

Meteksan Defense’s MİLSAR Radar will be integrated into ADASI’s Garmoosha UAV under an agreement signed at the IDEX 2025 defense fair in Abu Dhabi.

Garmoosha is a rotary-wing UAV designed for tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It is the first unmanned aerial system of its class to be developed and produced entirely in the United Arab Emirates. The UAV has a maximum speed of 150 km/h, a range of 150 kilometers, and an endurance of eight hours. It can operate at a service altitude of 10,000 feet, has a maximum takeoff weight of 540 kilograms, and can carry a 120-kilogram payload.

MİLSAR Radar provides high-resolution radar imaging with a resolution of 30 centimeters and a moving target indication (MTI) range of 160 kilometers. It can transmit radar images, including video format, to command centers in real time. The radar also has synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capabilities with a range of 27 kilometers.

Weighing 28 kilograms, MİLSAR is compatible with existing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) turret slots on UAVs. It features multi-mode weather radar, wide-area surveillance, and high-precision tracking. Its technical specifications include a 360-degree side coverage, a maximum range of 27 kilometers, and an operating voltage of 20-30 VDC.