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Turkey's STM unveils YAKTU swarm-capable kamikaze unmanned surface vessel

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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deployment2026-05-06STM unveils YAKTU swarm-capable kamikaze unmanned surface vehicle at SAHA 2026
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