ASELSAN, a Turkish defense company, has tested its mobile laser system GÖKBERK, successfully destroying various drone types, including FPV models.
The information was shared by the company in a press release. “ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense company, continues to take significant steps in the field of directed-energy weapons, one of the next-generation technologies,” the statement said.
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“Previously proven effective against kamikaze drones with fixed and rotary wings, the GÖKBERK has now demonstrated its advanced capabilities by autonomously detecting, tracking, and eliminating FPV drones across various testing scenarios, showing exceptional speed and accuracy.”
Tests revealed that the laser system could destroy small quadcopter-type drones at a range of 1,500 meters and fixed-wing drones at 1,200 meters. Additionally, it demonstrated the capability to melt a 6 mm steel plate at a distance of 600 meters.
The GÖKBERK can also disable improvised explosive devices and integrates the IHTAR electronic warfare system. It includes radar, an electro-optical station with thermal imaging, and AI-based target recognition for detection.
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