21.06.2025, 11:45
Zitat:STM Scores Second Export Success with Armour-Piercing Kargu
20 Jun 2025, 17:59 2 mins
Turkiye
Ammunition Unmanned Systems
STM Scores Second Export Success with Armour-Piercing Kargu TurDef
STM has signed its second export contract for the KARGU rotary-wing loitering munition system fitted with an armour-piercing warhead, marking another milestone in the UAV’s growing global footprint. Following extensive testing and successful deployment of the upgraded warhead, the system continues to attract international buyers.
KARGU, also known as a “kamikaze UAV”, entered the Turkish Armed Forces inventory in 2018 and has since proven effective in counter-terrorism and cross-border operations. The armour-piercing version, developed last year, is designed to destroy armoured land vehicles and fortified structures while maintaining the original’s anti-personnel effectiveness. It has now secured its second international customer after an initial export deal signed months earlier.
With more than ten countries across three continents already operating KARGU, STM is positioning the system as a versatile, portable, and AI-enabled loitering munition capable of responding to evolving battlefield needs. KARGU allows operators to swap out its warhead in the field, shifting between anti-personnel and armour-piercing payloads as the mission requires.
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