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Türkiye's state-owned defense company, the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Inc. (MKE), has announced that its newly developed kamikaze unmanned sea vehicle, PIRANA KUSV (Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle), is now combat-ready.
MKE was established on March 15, 1950, under the name of Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation in order to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).
This addition marks the latest development in Türkiye's growing fleet of unmanned maritime attack systems, following previous models ALBATROS, ULAQ KAMA, and CAKA.
PIRANA KUSV was developed using MKE's advanced technology in warhead and fuze design capabilities, specifically engineered to destroy detected enemy naval targets.
The system can operate either autonomously or under remote operator control, offering tactical flexibility in various combat scenarios.
"PIRANA KUSV is ready for duty. The MKE kamikaze unmanned sea vehicle PIRANA KUSV was produced with MKE's advanced technology warhead and fuze design capability to destroy detected enemy naval targets," the company announced through its social media accounts.
The unmanned maritime vehicle provides a low-cost yet highly effective solution for asymmetric warfare scenarios.
According to MKE, the system "damages enemy ships, infiltrates ports and base areas, and provides effective attack capabilities for naval forces."
One of the key advantages emphasized in the announcement is PIRANA's cost-effectiveness combined with its operational impact. Its autonomous capabilities allow it to carry out missions without operator control, including infiltration of enemy ports and base regions.
PIRANA KUSV represents a significant addition to Türkiye's growing arsenal of unmanned maritime systems.
The vehicle's design specifically addresses modern naval combat requirements, offering both stealth capabilities and destructive power.
The system operates by identifying enemy naval targets and then attacking them in a kamikaze-style mission, where the vehicle itself becomes the weapon by crashing into the target and detonating its warhead.
MKE noted that this system will serve as an effective element in asymmetric warfare environments, providing Türkiye's naval forces with expanded capabilities for various mission profiles.
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