TRAKON LITE remote weapon station has entered service with the Turkish Naval Forces as part of the SALVO armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) program. The system, developed by UNIROBOTICS and integrated with the CANiK M2 QCB 12.7x99 mm heavy machine gun, is mounted on the SALVO USV built by DEARSAN Shipyard, according to the company.

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The platform, designated “TCB 1401,” represents a joint capability contribution from Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) group companies UNIROBOTICS and CANiK. The system is intended to meet operational requirements for unmanned naval platforms operating in contested maritime environments.

The SALVO USV is 14.79 meters long, 3.83 meters wide and has a draft of 0.75 meters. It can reach up to 35 knots (64.8 km/h) depending on diesel propulsion configurations. The TRAKON LITE system allows integration of different weapon options, including 5.56 mm or 7.62 mm machine guns and 40 mm grenade launchers, alongside the standard 12.7 mm configuration.

During recent trials in the Marmara Sea, the platform successfully engaged a target from a coastal control station located 11 kilometers away. According to UNIROBOTICS, the TRAKON LITE’s artificial intelligence-supported software architecture allows the system to continue operating safely even in cases of temporary communication loss. Its compact structure and stabilization features enable integration across various platforms.

UNIROBOTICS has previously provided naval remote weapon systems for the Turkish Navy, including the TRAKON TARGAN units integrated on HİSAR-class Offshore Patrol Vessels.

Speaking on the development, UNIROBOTICS General Manager Ömür Baç said naval systems have been a key focus area since the company's establishment. He noted that maritime remote weapon stations must endure harsh operational conditions and that unmanned surface vehicles require advanced onboard software to sustain extended missions.

Baç stated:

“SİDA platforms have variable payload capacities, which makes the need for lightweight and compact remote weapon stations critical. TRAKON LITE was developed precisely for this requirement. Being included in the Turkish Naval Forces inventory through an unmanned platform is a significant milestone for us. We believe unmanned maritime systems will create strong momentum, particularly in exports, in the period ahead.”