Barkan, the first mass-produced Unmanned Ground Vehicle in ıts class, now at the service of the Turkish Armed Forces - EDR Magazine

HAVELSAN’s BARKAN UGV Enters Mass Production for Turkish Armed Forces — Global Defense Insight

HAVELSAN has officially launched the mass production of its medium-class, Level 1 autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), BARKAN, following directives from the Presidency of Defense Industries. This move marks a pivotal development in Türkiye’s defense capabilities, with BARKAN becoming the first mass-produced UGV in its category to enter active service with the Turkish Armed Forces. Operational Enhancements Driven by Field Experience Since it…

Barkan, the first mass-produced Unmanned Ground Vehicle in ıts class, now at the service of the Turkish Armed Forces - EDR Magazine

Ankara, Türkiye, May 23, 2025 – HAVELSAN is moving into mass production of the medium-class Level 1 autonomous unmanned ground vehicle BARKAN, which entered the inventory in 2023, following a decision by the Presidency of Defense Industries. Based on feedback from its field use since 2023, BARKAN’s operational capabilities have been significantly enhanced. With the integration of numerous useful payloads, BARKAN has achieved successful outcomes …