Concise Summary:
Aselsan, a Turkish defense company, has successfully tested its mobile laser weapon system, GÖKBERK, against first-person-view (FPV) drones. This marks a significant milestone in Turkey’s national air defense program, Steel Dome, which aims to protect airspace from various threats.
GÖKBERK utilizes an electronic jammer for “soft kill” techniques and an electronic laser for “hard kill” engagements against a range of drones, including mini UAVs, micro UAVs, and IEDs. The system demonstrated its effectiveness in detecting, tracking, and destroying FPV threats across various test scenarios. This achievement underlines Aselsan’s commitment to directed energy weapons technology, particularly as demand for missile defense systems increases in the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts.
Key Points:
- Turkish defense company Aselsan successfully tested its mobile laser weapon system GÖKBERK against FPV drones.
- The GÖKBERK system detects, tracks, and destroys FPV threats autonomously across various test scenarios, showcasing its advanced capabilities.
- GÖKBERK utilizes both electronic jamming for a “soft kill” and an electronic laser for “hard kills”, effectively targeting mini UAVs, micro UAVs, and IEDs.
- The system is designed to be integrated into Turkey’s Steel Dome layered air defense system, which aims to protect airspace against various threats.
- The development of GÖKBERK and the Steel Dome system reflects a growing demand for advanced air defense solutions in the Middle East due to recent conflicts.
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