Turkey has made 105mm howitzers more mobile, unveiling a new vehicle-mounted system built to improve “shoot-and-scoot” operations on modern battlegrounds.
State-owned MKE described “URAN” as a deployable fire support solution for rapid ground maneuvers.
Based largely on the BORAN artillery system, it trades traditional towing with a wheeled setup, aimed at improving mobility and reducing exposure to counter-battery systems that can detect firing positions within seconds.
URAN is capable of firing up to 12 rounds per minute and has a strike range of over 18 kilometers (11.2 miles), allowing ground units to engage targets beyond the reach of standard infantry fire support systems.
Hydraulic stabilizers support firing from uneven terrain, while an integration stabilization system is designed to improve accuracy from less-than-ideal positions.
Demonstrating URAN
MKE showcased URAN in a video released on social media, offering a first look at the system in action.
The footage showed the vehicle circling around a deserted terrain before hydraulic stabilizers were deployed with a simple two-lever control.
A dismounted operator then activated the power and fire control systems, with a spotter confirming target coordinates before engagement.
The howitzer proceeded to fire multiple consecutive rounds, striking a small structure at an undisclosed range.
MKE is expected to publicly display URAN for the first time at the SAHA 2026 defense expo starting May 5.
