NERO Industries' New Laser Warning System UMAY Secures Its First International Customer
The first part of the IDEF’19 Special Report, published in the 180th issue of MSI Magazine, is shared below:
At IDEF 2019, NERO Industries showcased its well-known solutions including the ARMA Power System, ARES Explosion Suppression System, and MARS CBRN Filtration and Detection System. The company also exhibited the ARES MARINE Marine-Type Fire Suppression System and its newly developed UMAY Laser Detection and Smoke Grenade System for the first time at a defense exhibition.
MSI Magazine – IDEF’19 Special Report (Issue No. 180)
On the first day of the exhibition, NERO Industries signed a sales agreement for the UMAY Laser Detection and Smoke Grenade Systems with a Ukrainian armored vehicle manufacturer during an official ceremony. No disclosure was made by the parties regarding the number of systems sold or the contract value.
The Chief of the General Staff, General Yaşar Güler, also visited the NERO Industries stand during the exhibition.
The agreement between NERO Industries and the Ukrainian armored vehicle manufacturer was officially signed on the second day of the fair.
Among the visitors to the NERO Industries stand was a delegation from Papua New Guinea.
NERO Industries to Enhance Fire Protection Capabilities for Naval Platforms
NERO Industries developed the ARES MARINE system for surface naval platforms by leveraging its extensive experience in fire suppression systems for land vehicles.
The ARES MARINE Marine-Type Fire Suppression System (left) and the UMAY Laser Detection and Smoke Grenade System (right) were exhibited during the fair.
Unlike the land-based ARES systems, ARES MARINE employs a six-level protection approach. This methodology prioritizes different compartments of a vessel based on fire and explosion risk levels. Compartments where a potential fire could lead to an explosion are assigned the highest priority, while areas with lower fire spread risk and reduced threat to personnel are categorized as lower priority.
Explosion suppression systems are installed in high-priority areas such as ammunition storage compartments and engine rooms, where flammable and explosive materials are concentrated. Fire suppression systems are deployed in areas such as galleys and living quarters, where explosion risk is lower but potential personnel loss is higher. In low-priority areas such as decks, where fires are relatively easier to control, only detection systems are installed.
Within the ARES family, NERO Industries utilizes UV/IR detectors capable of electro-optically detecting fire and explosions, transmitting signals to control units, and automatically activating fire suppression cylinders. In addition, the company is developing smoke detectors specifically designed for naval platform applications. These detectors are designed in compliance with IP67 standards and as explosion-proof (Ex-proof) units, with qualification tests currently ongoing.