The VENOM LR medium-caliber gun system, developed by SYS Group with CANiK, AEI Systems, and UNIROBOTICS, is redefining platform firepower. This 30×113 mm low-recoil weapon bridges the gap between heavy machine guns and larger-caliber automatic cannons. As a result, it enables seamless integration on lighter platforms without sacrificing performance or accuracy.
A Technical Leap in Medium-Caliber Systems
The VENOM LR addresses longstanding operational gaps by offering:
- Adjustable high rate of fire for adaptable engagement profiles
- Enhanced accuracy through an extended barrel design
- Gas-operated mechanism for reduced energy consumption
- Modular architecture for versatile integration
This configuration overcomes the high recoil challenges associated with 30×173 mm systems, making the VENOM LR a prime choice for small, lightweight platforms. The reduced recoil not only improves operator safety but also eliminates costly and time-consuming platform modifications, ensuring faster deployment in active theaters.
Multi-Domain Integration
The VENOM LR’s platform independence has been proven through multiple operational integrations:
- Land: Mounted on Nurol Makina’s NMS YÖRÜK armoured vehicle with the TRAKON 30 Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), and on FNSS’s PARS 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle via the SANCAK RCWS, providing high mobility and precision firepower. Integration with the ZAHA Amphibious Assault Vehicle’s ÇAKA Anti-Tank RCWS further enhances amphibious assault capabilities.
- Sea: A navalised TRAKON 30 RCWS variant has been successfully deployed on indigenous Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicles (AUSVs), demonstrating independent maritime firepower for unmanned operations.
- Unmanned Ground Systems: Coupled with TRAKON 30 RCWS, the VENOM LR delivers precision targeting for Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), expanding autonomous land warfare capabilities.
- Turret Integration: Incorporated into ROKETSAN’s BURÇ turret system, supporting both manned and unmanned variants for diverse operational needs.
These integrations highlight the system’s adaptability and its potential to become a standard armament choice for future platforms across all domains.
Operational and Strategic Advantages
Beyond its technical performance, the VENOM LR offers strategic benefits for defence forces and industry partners:
- Freedom from export restrictions, enabling broader international market access
- Lower maintenance and life-cycle costs compared to alternative systems
- Compatibility with intelligence, surveillance, and rapid-response missions
- Contribution to localised production and industrial self-sufficiency
For armed forces seeking to modernise with minimal platform adaptation costs, the VENOM LR delivers a scalable, high-impact solution that enhances deterrence across multiple theatres.
Leadership Perspective
“With the acquisition of AEI Systems and the development of the low-recoil 30×113 mm VENOM LR, we have positioned Türkiye among the top three global producers in this field. By delivering the right product at the right time, we meet the operational needs of friendly and allied nations’ modern armies. The VENOM LR sets a new standard across land, sea, and even air platforms, representing the economic and technological value that SYS Group brings to the sector.”
By combining engineering excellence with a forward-looking integration strategy, SYS Group continues to strengthen Türkiye’s defence industry footprint in global markets.
