On July 1, 2025, Türkiye’s General Staff Special Forces Command revealed for the first time tracked unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) armed with a 7×62.51mm Gatling gun, as reported by SavunmaSanayiIST. This rare sighting confirms Ankara’s ongoing push to strengthen its Special Forces inventory with advanced remote weapon systems for rugged terrain and high-intensity operations. The appearance of this armed UGV marks a turning point in Türkiye’s strategy to reduce troop exposure while maintaining heavy suppressive firepower. As autonomous warfare concepts expand, this system illustrates the importance of integrating unmanned platforms into modern land combat doctrines. Read Full defense news at this link.
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| This tracked unmanned ground vehicle equipped with a 7.62×51mm Gatling gun demonstrates Türkiye’s resolve to advance next-generation land warfare concepts by pairing mobility and remote firepower (Picture source: SavunmaSanayiIST) |