HAVELSAN unveiled the BARKAN 3 UGV, which continues the increase in size and capacity through the BARKAN line of UGVs at SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition.
HAVELSAN’s BARKAN 3, as BARKAN 2’s follow-up, is adding another scale-up, reaching the Medium-2 class.
With a new chassis design, BARKAN 3 is heavier at 1000 kg and has significant mobility improvements. BARKAN 3 will be available with all-electric or hybrid electric configurations, depending on customer requirements.
The mobility improvements of BARKAN 3 include improved fording capability at 50 cm and a higher maximum speed.
On the other hand, the baseline sensor load has been increased fourfold with more LIDARs, cameras, and the addition of a radar for autonomous driving.
Communication has also received upgrades with an anti-jam antenna from TUALCOM and NLOS solutions for operation at elevated positions.
Thanks to being heavier, BARKAN 3 can accept heavier weaponry, including a full-size 12.7 mm RCWS or KARAOK ATGMs. For a comparison, other BARKAN variants can use “lite” RCWS like TRAKON LITE or SARP 100/L.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor: Özgür Ekşi
