Turkey to Unveil Directed-Energy Weapon Mounted on Tracked Vehicle at IDEF 2025

Turkey is set to debut its ALKA-KAPLAN directed-energy weapon system at the upcoming IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Istanbul, combining a high-powered laser and jamming system with a hybrid tracked combat vehicle.

The ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS), developed by ROKETSAN, has been integrated onto the KAPLAN HYBRID tracked carrier from FNSS, creating a mobile, AI-supported anti-drone platform capable of neutralizing mini and micro UAVs, loitering munitions, swarm drones, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

ROKETSAN says ALKA uses electromagnetic jamming (soft-kill) and laser engagement (hard-kill) to disable or destroy drones, with AI-powered targeting and tracking for rapid threat response in complex environments.

FNSS’s KAPLAN HYBRID, first unveiled as a prototype at IDEF 2023, powers ALKA with electric motors and an onboard diesel generator, allowing silent movement and eliminating the need for external power sources for high-energy systems.

Designed for fast, mobile response to UAV threats, the ALKA-KAPLAN system supports armored and mechanized units in contested areas and meets the growing demand for mobile counter-UAS solutions.

FNSS developed the modular hybrid powertrain, dual-ratio gearbox, and power subsystems entirely in-house, enabling domestic mass production and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.

The ALKA-KAPLAN will make its public debut at the ROKETSAN booth during IDEF 2025.