FNSS Reveals ÇAKA AT-K Anti-Tank Turret at IDEF 2025 Boosting Coastal Strike Power.

During IDEF 2025, international defense exhibition in Türkiye, FNSS presented the new ÇAKA AT-K anti-tank guided missile turret. As part of a broader strategy to enhance Türkiye’s littoral and amphibious warfare capabilities, this unveiling marks a significant step forward in modular, high-precision weapon systems adaptable to multiple platforms. The ÇAKA AT-K represents a powerful answer to the growing demand for compact, multi-role turrets capable of neutralizing armored threats in confined or shallow coastal environments. The system attracted strong attention at the show, reflecting its potential to shape future deployments for both naval and land operations.
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The debut of the ÇAKA AT-K turret signals FNSS’s continued commitment to developing indigenous, mission-adaptable weapon systems capable of supporting Türkiye’s strategic ambitions across land and sea (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)

The ÇAKA AT-K is a remote-controlled weapon station integrating a CANiK M2 QCB 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and twin short-range anti-tank guided missile launchers, mounted on a compact, stabilized platform. Developed from the original ÇAKA family introduced with the Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV/Zaha), the AT-K version emphasizes lightness, modularity, and precision. Its design allows seamless integration on a wide range of platforms, from amphibious armored vehicles and fast assault craft to smaller land-based patrol vehicles, without compromising firepower or system reliability. This evolution was designed specifically for the Turkish defense sector’s needs in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, where quick-reacting systems capable of operating in congested environments are paramount.

FNSS began developing the ÇAKA family in parallel with the MAV program for the Turkish Naval Forces, where the initial RCWS variant entered service in 2023 as part of a 27-vehicle contract. The AT-K turret is the latest iteration of this development, shifting focus toward heavier lethality and extended engagement capability while retaining the robustness and stabilization required for naval environments. Drawing on lessons learned during amphibious trials and live operations, FNSS built the AT-K to respond to rapidly shifting threat profiles, particularly in coastal buffer zones and forward-operating maritime outposts.

Compared to other remote-controlled weapon stations with anti-tank capability, the ÇAKA AT-K stands out for its integration of stabilized optics, missile launchers, and heavy machine gun in a compact structure. Western systems such as Kongsberg’s PROTECTOR or the FLW 200 from Rheinmetall offer similar capacities but are generally tailored for land forces and require additional modules to operate effectively in maritime scenarios. The ÇAKA AT-K merges those capabilities into a standard maritime-compatible frame, offering enhanced cross-platform operability. In terms of historical evolution, it mirrors the adaptation process seen in legacy M113 variants equipped with ATGMs during the Cold War but now reimagined through the lens of modern stabilization, digital fire control, and remote operation.

Strategically, this turret reinforces Türkiye’s anti-access/area-denial strategies in narrow seas and littoral territories, enhancing its capability to deter amphibious threats, control chokepoints, and protect naval task groups. With mounting tensions in surrounding maritime zones and the growing demand for multi-domain interoperability, FNSS’s system offers an indigenous solution that can bridge the gap between army and navy forces. It also aligns with Türkiye’s broader ambition to grow its defense exports in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa—regions where coastal protection and flexible firepower are critical.

While FNSS has not publicly disclosed the individual cost of the ÇAKA AT-K turret, its integration into the Marine Assault Vehicle program, formally contracted in 2017 and completed in 2023, provides strong indication of its maturity and readiness. Under this program, the Turkish Navy received 27 units, including 23 armored personnel carriers equipped with early ÇAKA systems. The AT-K’s design responds directly to feedback from this program and has been showcased at IDEF 2025 as a candidate for export and further domestic integration. Although no new contracts have been officially confirmed, discussions with potential partners are reportedly underway, reflecting growing interest in adaptable, high-lethality RCWS platforms in an evolving threat environment.

The debut of the ÇAKA AT-K turret signals FNSS’s continued commitment to developing indigenous, mission-adaptable weapon systems capable of supporting Türkiye’s strategic ambitions across land and sea. By combining anti-tank firepower with remote flexibility and modular integration, this turret strengthens the country's ability to respond rapidly to emerging threats along contested shorelines, archipelagos, and forward-operating zones. As Türkiye continues to emphasize defense sovereignty and industrial resilience, the ÇAKA AT-K exemplifies a new generation of smart, compact, and combat-proven systems that offer tactical dominance and export viability.