HAVELSAN, a leading provider of advanced software-based solutions in the Turkish defense industry, is enhancing the capabilities of its Network-Enabled Data Integrated Combat Management System (ADVENT) with cutting-edge national artificial intelligence technology. This integration aims to meet the complex demands of modern naval operations and provide a decisive strategic advantage for the Turkish Naval Forces and allied navies worldwide.
Developed in partnership with the Naval Research Center Command, ADVENT is recognized as one of the world’s leading combat management systems, designed to address the interoperability needs of joint and multinational task forces. Currently deployed in nine countries, including Türkiye, ADVENT enables advanced real-time decision-making, command, and control, positioning HAVELSAN as a trusted and effective player in global defense technology.
MAIN: The AI-Powered Maintenance and Decision Support Assistant
As part of its AI innovation strategy, HAVELSAN has developed the Corporate Artificial Intelligence Platform (MAIN), an enterprise-grade solution built with a unique language architecture. MAIN can be trained on organization-specific data, operates securely in closed networks or via the internet, and offers role-based access control, data privacy, and user-friendly interfaces for efficiency in complex workflows.
MAIN is now being integrated into ADVENT as a Maintenance Support Assistant. This AI-driven capability assists operators by:
- Determining and guiding maintenance steps
- Locating and providing maintenance instructions
- Offering system-wide question-and-answer support
- Enhancing operational safety and verification through natural language interaction
Following the successful completion of Phase 1 testing in a laboratory environment, Phase 2 integration activities are underway across various systems. In addition to maintenance support, MAIN will also contribute directly to operational decision-making, offering recommendations and assisting commanders in real time.
AI-Driven Capabilities for Modern Naval Operations
Through the integration of MAIN with ADVENT, HAVELSAN is advancing AI-driven decision mechanisms to deliver:
- Identification and classification of threats
- Anomaly detection
- Enhanced navigation safety
- Improved situational awareness
- Intelligent training and simulation support
These capabilities are powered by advanced technologies including big data analytics, machine learning, image recognition, and large language models (LLM). By leveraging AI, HAVELSAN aims to accelerate decision-making, improve accuracy, and optimize human–machine collaboration in the defense and security domain.