SAHA EXPO 2024: Dual UKSS 25mm Weapon System by SARSILMAZ.

The SAHA EXPO 2024, hosted by SAHA Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center, is currently underway, with Turkey's defense industry leaders presenting their latest technological advancements. Among the standout exhibitors is SARSILMAZ, a company with nearly 150 years of engineering and manufacturing experience, renowned for its wide range of defense products.
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25 mm DUAL UKSS at SAHA EXPO 2024. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

At this year's expo, SARSILMAZ has unveiled several innovative defense systems, including its Dual UKSS (Remote-Controlled Weapon System), which features both 25mm and 7.62mm calibers. The system showcases remarkable versatility with a firing elevation range from -10° to +55° and full 360° horizontal rotation. The Dual UKSS can be loaded with 100 rounds of 25mm ammunition or 500 rounds of 7.62mm, making it a formidable option for various combat scenarios.

Technical analysis

The battlefield in 2024 is increasingly shaped by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned systems, and multi-domain operations. The Dual UKSS, with its fully remote operation and advanced targeting systems (thermal imaging, laser rangefinders), fits seamlessly into this trend. By allowing operators to control the system from a distance, it minimizes risk to personnel while maximizing effectiveness in environments characterized by asymmetric threats, including urban warfare and insurgencies.

Furthermore, the ability to mount the system on various platforms, including land vehicles and naval vessels, enhances its adaptability across different operational theaters. This modularity is critical in 2024's rapidly evolving combat environments, where military units must be capable of responding to threats across multiple domains—land, sea, air, and cyber—simultaneously.

As unmanned platforms and autonomous systems like UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) become more prevalent on the battlefield, the Dual UKSS offers a significant tactical advantage by providing high firepower and precision remotely, contributing to the growing role of automated defense systems in modern military strategies.