CANiK Live-Fires M2 QCB and M3 Heavy Machine Guns at BORAN VIII in Foça
Turkish arms maker CANiK held live-fire demonstrations of its 12.7×99 mm heavy machine gun family at the BORAN VIII International Sniper Competition in Foça, İzmir. The M2 QCB fired with a suppressed barrel from a tripod and from a single mount, the M3 fired from the Naval Flex 50 naval mount, and Canik Robotics showed its TRAKON CORE 30 remote controlled weapon station (RCWS). The company, platinum sponsor of the event, said the competition opened the door to new partnerships. Anadolu Agency reported the news on 27 October 2026.
More than 20 countries in Foça
BORAN VIII was organised by Javdestur with the support of Türkiye’s Interior Ministry, the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the Gendarmerie General Command, and hosted by the Foça Gendarmerie Commando Training Command. Sniper teams and military delegations from more than 20 countries took part.
Deputy Gendarmerie Commander Lt. Gen. Aykut Tanrıverdi, senior commanders and foreign delegations visited the CANiK stand and watched the live-fire demonstrations on the range.
What was shown
| System | Type | Configuration in Foça |
|---|---|---|
| M2 QCB | 12.7×99 mm heavy machine gun | Suppressed barrel on a tripod; single mount |
| M3 | 12.7×99 mm heavy machine gun | Naval Flex 50 naval mount; up to 1,200 rounds per minute (company figure) |
| VENOM LR | 30×113 mm medium-calibre cannon | Static display |
| TRAKON CORE 30 | Remote controlled weapon station (Canik Robotics) | Static display |
M2 QCB: Firing with the suppressed barrel showed a reduced noise and muzzle-flash signature. Single-mount firing highlighted the gun’s controllable firepower and its adaptability to different platforms.
M3: The M3 on the Naval Flex 50 naval mount drew the most attention. According to the company, it can reach up to 1,200 rounds per minute. The naval mount points the gun at patrol boats and small combatants.
RCWS and medium calibre: The stand also featured the TRAKON CORE 30 RCWS developed by Canik Robotics and the company’s 30×113 mm VENOM LR cannon, covering CANiK’s range from small arms to medium calibre and stabilised robotic systems. For more on TRAKON, see our report on TRAKON in the counter-drone role.
Canik Academy also ran a pistol shooting contest on a multi-scenario course, and the exhibition area displayed CANiK’s military and law-enforcement systems and Canik Store products.
“Opening the door to new partnerships”
Canik Academy Director Dr. İsmail Dut said the company was proud to host forces from more than 20 countries as platinum sponsor. He said the joint work of Canik Ordnance, which makes the weapons, and Canik Robotics, which develops stabilised robotic systems, lets the company offer integrated solutions.
“Our systems, proven in the field in the operational inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces and our law-enforcement agencies, are building great confidence in international markets and accelerating our exports. Success and trust in the field are turning into sustainable strategic partnerships on the global stage,” Dut said, adding that the company was glad to open the door to new partnerships.
BORAN VIII results
Turkish rifles also made the podium: the Police Special Operations Department won with the MKE KN-12 multi-calibre sniper rifle, and the Land Forces Command finished third with the MKE KNT-76.
Note
This report is based on Anadolu Agency’s 27 October 2026 story and CANiK’s press release. The release names no signed agreement or new customer; the M3 rate of fire is a manufacturer figure.
