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Turkish defense manufacturer Roketsas equips the KMC-U Tactical Missile Weapon System in the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) inventory with new autonomous capabilities through its AGMOSS framework, enabling network-centric operations and transforming the platform into an intelligent command and control center.
Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci revealed the development on Sunday, through a social media announcement, describing the advancement as bringing "a new breath to the battlefield" with capabilities that support autonomous missions for both manned and unmanned land-air assets.
The KMC-U Tactical Missile Weapon System, featuring 360-degree rotation capability due to its high mobility, has been enhanced with command control center capabilities under the AGMOSS framework.
This upgrade allows the KMC-U to be controlled from a single center on the battlefield.
"Superiority in every condition, complete dominance in every mission! We have equipped our tactical missile weapon system KMC-U, in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces, with a command and control center capability under the AGMOSS framework," Ikinci stated.
"We ensure complete dominance in the field with network-centric, autonomous missions for manned and unmanned land-air assets," he added.
The KMC-U tactical missile weapon system features IIR and laser-guided missiles with high precision and destructive power. The platform can carry 4 UMTAS/LUMTAS or 8 Cirit missiles, or a combination of 2 UMTAS/LUMTAS and 4 Cirit missiles.
Roketsan paired FNSS's KAPLAN STA vehicle with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) using AGMOSS to introduce manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capability into fire support operations.
The system allows KAPLAN STA and other vehicles equipped with the KMC-U weapon system to serve as command nodes controlling up to four UGVs fitted with various weapon configurations.
The demonstration included a 4x4 UGV equipped with the KMC-U turret and a UAV for reconnaissance and target designation, PALEM UGV featuring a turret combining KARAOK anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) and 12.7mm machine gun, and two PUSU vehicles converted for unmanned operation with the same turret configuration as the PALEM UGV.
The KAPLAN STA vehicle with the KMC-U system demonstrated firing UMTAS-GM Block 1 extended-range ATGM missiles at static targets designated by UAVs launched from the 4x4 UGV platform.
The system coordinated unmanned PUSU vehicles to achieve firing positions, with the control panel featuring separate commands for ATGM and machine gun operations, including single-shot and burst fire options.
The manned configuration utilizes Cirit laser-guided missiles, four AESA radars, and a gimbal electro-optical/infrared system. Recent testing demonstrated counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, successfully intercepting a UAV replicating a Shahed-136/Geran-2 drone.
The integration of UGVs into fire support vehicles, similar to the loyal wingman concept for fighter aircraft, provides several tactical advantages. UGVs can function as remote sensors for target acquisition, approach dangerous positions with ambush risks that threaten command vehicles, and enable simultaneous engagement of multiple targets.
The modular design of UGVs within the AGMOSS framework allows for various configurations, including anti-air weaponry for engaging UAVs or low-flying aircraft when short-range air defense vehicles are unavailable. Additional roles include carrying multiple UAVs or spare missiles to support the MUM-T structure.
Roketsan demonstrated the integration of its weapon and turret systems into unmanned ground vehicles, showcasing coordinated battlefield deployment capabilities. The AGMOSS concept includes several new system configurations:
The AGMOSS framework enables coordinated operations between manned platforms and multiple unmanned systems, enhancing battlefield situational awareness and engagement capabilities.
The system supports autonomous mission execution while maintaining human oversight through the command control interface, reflecting modern military trends toward increased automation in combat operations while preserving operator decision-making authority.
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