Roketsan's ALKA Directed Energy System Unveiled at International Military Robotics Competition
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Turkish defense industry company Roketsan unveiled its ALKA directed energy system at an international military robotics competition. The system was developed for use in air defense and stands out as one of the notable examples of defense technology work in Türkiye.
ALKA brings electronic warfare and laser capabilities together in a single architecture. Electronic warfare is a method used to disrupt the communication and signal flow of enemy systems. A laser, on the other hand, affects its target with a high-energy beam. Combining these two features in one system makes it possible to respond to different threats from a single platform.
According to the company's statement, ALKA offers sustainable air defense and is said to have a low cost per shot. In traditional missile-based systems, each launch can mean high costs. For this reason, directed energy systems are among the efforts aimed at keeping defense spending under control.
The source provides limited detailed information about the system's technical specifications, range, and date of operational readiness. ALKA's presentation at the competition shows that Roketsan is making its new defense technologies visible on the international stage.
Sources: ssbulten.com.tr
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