STM introduced the YAKTU KUSV, a high-speed (50+ knots) one-way attack unmanned surface vessel designed for coordinated swarm operations with AI-enabled autonomy. It emphasizes low observability, 200 nm range, and networked control via LOS and SATCOM, indicating a push toward scalable, multi-vector USV strike tactics in maritime warfare.
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navalside: otherfirst seen 2026-05-01
Turkey's STM unveils YAKTU swarm-capable kamikaze unmanned surface vessel
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/05/stm-unveils-yaktu-swarm-kamikaze-unmanned-surface-vehicle/STM Unveils YAKTU Swarm Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle