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| ALKA—KAPLAN |
Have you ever heard of a tank that shoots lasers instead of bullets? Turkey has just introduced such a thing, the ALKA—KAPLAN hybrid vehicle with a state-of-the-art directed energy system that effectively fights drones right on the battlefield.
This is not just another tank, it is a real high—tech project that combines a tracked chassis, a hybrid engine and a laser capable of shooting down drones in different conditions. Imagine: small drones, quadrocopters, even enemy ammunition — for ALKA-KAPLAN they are like laser targets.
Drones are increasingly being used in wars and conflicts today. They can do reconnaissance, strike, and even mine the area. There was a great need to defend against them. ALKA-KAPLAN is the answer to this threat, which allows you to destroy drones quickly and efficiently, without loud volleys and at minimal cost.
It is based on a hybrid power plant that is powered by a battery and an engine. This gives the tank the energy to launch the laser, and also allows it to operate autonomously without unnecessary noise and exhaust. The laser precisely and quickly incapacitates drones, and the system does not depend on satellites or GPS, which is very important on modern battlefields.
ALKA-KAPLAN will be released at the IDEF 2025 exhibition in Ankara, one of the largest defense exhibitions. There, Turkey intends to show the world its technological leadership and willingness to implement cutting-edge developments.
It is planned that the ALKA-KAPLAN will enter service with the Turkish army in the next couple of years. In addition, this system may have foreign buyers, because such protection from drones will definitely be in demand today.
In general, if it used to seem that tanks were just armored vehicles with guns, now lasers and high technology are coming into play. And Turkey is clearly not going to lag behind. ALKA-KAPLAN is a bold step into the future of warfare, where the one with the best "electronic weapons" will win.
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