Laser Wars

Laser Wars

Turkey Has a Laser Tank

It isn't the "world's first," though.

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Jared Keller
Jul 24, 2025
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The ALKA KAPLAN Hybrid Directed Energy Weapon System. (FNSS/Roketsan)

The high-energy laser weapon arms race just got a new and unexpected contender

At this year’s International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) defense expo in Istanbul, Turkish defense firms FNSS and Roketsan unveiled a new hybrid counter-drone system that combines armor, mobility, and laser…

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