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🚨EXPLAINED: Inside Pakistan’s underwater drone push The Iran war has confirmed a stark reality: the stealthiest threat often lurks beneath the waves. Pakistan is now doubling-down on underwater drones to protect its ports and vital sea lanes. 🟧Muhassir (USV): A locally-made unmanned surface vessel. This 10m semi-submersible (7.3 tons)...

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Defense Intelligence

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🚨🇷🇺OCEANIC SHIELD: RUSSIA'S DOOMSDAY TORPEDO IS NOW AT SEA The Russian Navy has launched its most secretive and strategic submarine yet — RFS Khabarovsk — a nuclear-powered special-purpose vessel built for one mission only: to carry and deploy Poseidon (Status-6) nuclear torpedoes. What is Poseidon? 🔸A nuclear-powered, autonomous underwater torpedo 🔸Estimated range: up to 6,200 miles — intercontinental 🔸Capable of carrying a 2-megaton nuclear warhead — 100x more destructive than the Hiroshima bomb 🔸Runs at depths and speeds that make interception extremely difficult Putin himself confirmed its successful test in October 2025, calling it "a huge success" and saying "there is nothing like this” Khabarovsk — Poseidon's carrier: 🔸A nuclear-powered special-purpose submarine, quietly launched by the Russian Navy 🔸Designed to carry up to 6 Poseidon torpedoes in specialized side-mounted launch hangars 🔸Powered by a single OK-650V nuclear reactor 🔸Operates from protected bastion zones near Russian coastlines — safely out of enemy reach — while Poseidon autonomously travels to its target 🔸No countermeasure exists to intercept it Poseidon is Moscow's direct hedge against US missile defense, precision-strike capabilities, and low-yield nuclear systems that Russia views as a threat to strategic stability. Integrated with the Perimeter dead-hand system, Poseidon guarantees retaliation even if Russia's nuclear command and control is destroyed. Russia's plan, according to the US Naval Institute, calls for 30 Poseidons on 4 submarines — 2 for the Northern Fleet, 2 for the Pacific Fleet — with torpedoes in the Atlantic and Pacific capable of autonomously striking US port cities, far beyond the effective reach of any American torpedo. Multipurpose Deterrent — Poseidon is dual-capable, conventional or nuclear, and built to strike carrier battle groups, coastal fortifications, and critical infrastructure. The US has no standoff weapon to intercept Poseidon. The Navy retired Subroc in 1992 — its only long-range anti-submarine missile. Its replacement, Sea Lance, was canceled at the Cold War's end and never replaced.
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🚨🇷🇺OCEANIC SHIELD: RUSSIA'S DOOMSDAY TORPEDO IS NOW AT SEA The Russian Navy has launched its most secretive and strategic submarine yet — RFS Khabarovsk — a nuclear-powered special-purpose vessel built for one mission only: to carry and deploy Poseidon (Status-6) nuclear torpedoes. What is Poseidon? 🔸A nuclear-powered, autonomous underwater torpedo 🔸Estimated range: up to 6,200 miles — intercontinental 🔸Capable of carrying a 2-megaton nuclear warhead — 100x more destructive than the Hiroshima bomb 🔸Runs at depths and speeds that make interception extremely difficult Putin himself confirmed its successful test in October 2025, calling it "a huge success" and saying "there is nothing like this” Khabarovsk — Poseidon's carrier: 🔸A nuclear-powered special-purpose submarine, quietly launched by the Russian Navy 🔸Designed to carry up to 6 Poseidon torpedoes in specialized side-mounted launch hangars 🔸Powered by a single OK-650V nuclear reactor 🔸Operates from protected bastion zones near Russian coastlines — safely out of enemy reach — while Poseidon autonomously travels to its target 🔸No countermeasure exists to intercept it Poseidon is Moscow's direct hedge against US missile defense, precision-strike capabilities, and low-yield nuclear systems that Russia views as a threat to strategic stability. Integrated with the Perimeter dead-hand system, Poseidon guarantees retaliation even if Russia's nuclear command and control is destroyed. Russia's plan, according to the US Naval Institute, calls for 30 Poseidons on 4 submarines — 2 for the Northern Fleet, 2 for the Pacific Fleet — with torpedoes in the Atlantic and Pacific capable of autonomously striking US port cities, far beyond the effective reach of any American torpedo. Multipurpose Deterrent — Poseidon is dual-capable, conventional or nuclear, and built to strike carrier battle groups, coastal fortifications, and critical infrastructure. The US has no standoff weapon to intercept Poseidon. The Navy retired Subroc in 1992 — its only long-range anti-submarine missile. Its replacement, Sea Lance, was canceled at the Cold War's end and never replaced.

NewRulesGeopolitics

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A maritime conflict in Iran could bring new paradigms Iran has decided to invest in small submarines instead of large, expensive models. Despite their size, these submarines are highly armed, with mines, torpedoes, and even anti-ship missiles. On the surface, there is a whole fleet of dozens of highly agile speedboats equipped with anti-ship missiles that can reach 180 km. Other catamaran vessels carry anti-ship missiles with ranges of over 300 km, have the capacity to launch drones, and feature modern radar systems. These vessels, armed with 4-8 VLS cells, represent a new concept in naval warfare, far from traditional large ships. Some of these speedboats and catamarans also have air defense systems capable of reaching up to 40 km, inhibiting drone actions, which would threaten this kind of strategy. Considering all the models and sizes of these boats, it's evident that Iran has more than 1,000 such vessels in its military inventory. The Iranians also successfully tested two models of UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles) two years ago, suggesting these models are now part of their arsenal. Iran introduces a new naval warfare concept: decentralizing the power of large ships into a swarm of highly equipped speedboats and catamarans, operating together with drones and UUVs. We are not far from a scenario where large ships could be targeted by swarms of UUVs- an area where they could do very little, since there is practically no defense. Could large ships survive attacks from swarms in the air, on the surface, and underwater? Is Iran right about the future of naval warfare?
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A maritime conflict in Iran could bring new paradigms Iran has decided to invest in small submarines instead of large, expensive models. Despite their size, these submarines are highly armed, with mines, torpedoes, and even anti-ship missiles. On the surface, there is a whole fleet of dozens of highly agile speedboats equipped with anti-ship missiles that can reach 180 km. Other catamaran vessels carry anti-ship missiles with ranges of over 300 km, have the capacity to launch drones, and feature modern radar systems. These vessels, armed with 4-8 VLS cells, represent a new concept in naval warfare, far from traditional large ships. Some of these speedboats and catamarans also have air defense systems capable of reaching up to 40 km, inhibiting drone actions, which would threaten this kind of strategy. Considering all the models and sizes of these boats, it's evident that Iran has more than 1,000 such vessels in its military inventory. The Iranians also successfully tested two models of UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles) two years ago, suggesting these models are now part of their arsenal. Iran introduces a new naval warfare concept: decentralizing the power of large ships into a swarm of highly equipped speedboats and catamarans, operating together with drones and UUVs. We are not far from a scenario where large ships could be targeted by swarms of UUVs- an area where they could do very little, since there is practically no defense. Could large ships survive attacks from swarms in the air, on the surface, and underwater? Is Iran right about the future of naval warfare?

Patricia Marins

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‼️🇨🇳🇹🇼 BIG | Taiwan is deploying an aggressive new asymmetric defense shield across the Taiwan Strait—unleashing a fleet of high-tech sea drones backed by American technology to permanently derail China’s maritime expansion. In a massive tactical leap, the Taiwanese government has officially greenlit the procurement of dozens of uncrewed vessels for its Coast Guard, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The high-stakes defense package includes 25 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and two unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to be developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). Crucially, Taipei is directly tapping into American defense expertise, partnering with U.S.-based Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) to build a highly lethal, autonomous swarm capable of locking down the strait and monitoring or intercepting the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in real-time. This contract marks a brilliant strategic evolution that adapts the devastating maritime drone lessons of the Black Sea to the defense of Taiwan. By integrating cutting-edge U.S. drone tech into its frontline Coast Guard, Taipei is effectively transforming its gray-zone defense into an un-navigable minefield for Chinese warships. This move signals to Beijing that any attempt to enforce a naval blockade or execute a surprise amphibious assault will be met by an invisible, relentless swarm of kamikaze and surveillance drones—proving that Taiwan’s defense strategy is getting sharper, faster, and completely optimized for high-tech attrition. See the latest updates with us: Visioner
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‼️🇨🇳🇹🇼 BIG | Taiwan is deploying an aggressive new asymmetric defense shield across the Taiwan Strait—unleashing a fleet of high-tech sea drones backed by American technology to permanently derail China’s maritime expansion. In a massive tactical leap, the Taiwanese government has officially greenlit the procurement of dozens of uncrewed vessels for its Coast Guard, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The high-stakes defense package includes 25 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and two unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to be developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). Crucially, Taipei is directly tapping into American defense expertise, partnering with U.S.-based Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) to build a highly lethal, autonomous swarm capable of locking down the strait and monitoring or intercepting the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in real-time. This contract marks a brilliant strategic evolution that adapts the devastating maritime drone lessons of the Black Sea to the defense of Taiwan. By integrating cutting-edge U.S. drone tech into its frontline Coast Guard, Taipei is effectively transforming its gray-zone defense into an un-navigable minefield for Chinese warships. This move signals to Beijing that any attempt to enforce a naval blockade or execute a surprise amphibious assault will be met by an invisible, relentless swarm of kamikaze and surveillance drones—proving that Taiwan’s defense strategy is getting sharper, faster, and completely optimized for high-tech attrition. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

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Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces strike an enemy UAV depot, aircraft, and radar in Crimea On April 2, operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces (1st Separate USC ), jointly with Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, carried out a series of operations against military targets in temporarily occupied Crimea. The strikes were conducted in coordination with the DeepStrike Center. A storage facility for Orion-type UAVs was hit. The Orion is a reusable strike-reconnaissance drone worth over $5 million, capable of carrying missiles and aerial bombs and remaining airborne for up to 24 hours. The destruction of four Orion UAVs has been confirmed. An An-72P aircraft was also hit. This maritime patrol aircraft is used to monitor coastal areas and detect violations of territorial waters. The third target was a P-37 “Mech” radar station, designed to detect aerial targets, vector fighter aircraft, and provide target designation for surface-to-air missile systems. The precision of USF operations and their carefully planned execution are degrading the enemy’s military potential faster than it can be restored. USF: One Step Ahead!
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Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces strike an enemy UAV depot, aircraft, and radar in Crimea On April 2, operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces (1st Separate USC ), jointly with Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, carried out a series of operations against military targets in temporarily occupied Crimea. The strikes were conducted in coordination with the DeepStrike Center. A storage facility for Orion-type UAVs was hit. The Orion is a reusable strike-reconnaissance drone worth over $5 million, capable of carrying missiles and aerial bombs and remaining airborne for up to 24 hours. The destruction of four Orion UAVs has been confirmed. An An-72P aircraft was also hit. This maritime patrol aircraft is used to monitor coastal areas and detect violations of territorial waters. The third target was a P-37 “Mech” radar station, designed to detect aerial targets, vector fighter aircraft, and provide target designation for surface-to-air missile systems. The precision of USF operations and their carefully planned execution are degrading the enemy’s military potential faster than it can be restored. USF: One Step Ahead!

🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces

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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. just deployed robot speedboats to the Gulf and it's about time The Pentagon confirmed for the first time that uncrewed drone boats are patrolling the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Epic Fury. The GARC, a 5-meter autonomous speedboat, has logged 450+ hours and 2,200 nautical miles on patrol. These vessels can run surveillance or be used as kamikazes against Iranian fast-attack boats. Ukraine proved the concept by crippling Russia's Black Sea Fleet with explosive drone boats reportedly costing around $250,000 each. For context, a single Iranian anti-ship cruise missile costs millions and a U.S. destroyer runs about $2 billion. Iran has already used sea drones to hit oil tankers twice during this war. The U.S. was late to the game but is finally playing it. Source: Reuters
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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. just deployed robot speedboats to the Gulf and it's about time The Pentagon confirmed for the first time that uncrewed drone boats are patrolling the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Epic Fury. The GARC, a 5-meter autonomous speedboat, has logged 450+ hours and 2,200 nautical miles on patrol. These vessels can run surveillance or be used as kamikazes against Iranian fast-attack boats. Ukraine proved the concept by crippling Russia's Black Sea Fleet with explosive drone boats reportedly costing around $250,000 each. For context, a single Iranian anti-ship cruise missile costs millions and a U.S. destroyer runs about $2 billion. Iran has already used sea drones to hit oil tankers twice during this war. The U.S. was late to the game but is finally playing it. Source: Reuters

Mario Nawfal

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Mr Zelenskyy, If China had provided military supplies to Russia, the situation on the battleground would not have been where it is now. If your goal is to gain Trump's favor, smearing China won't help. In this video, we see a Chinese drone that can soar through the air with the grace of a bird and a size comparable to a classic hardwood-handled grenade. Its payload coefficient is the highest of any UAV currently in existence. It is also China's micro combat drone which weighs less than one kilogram and is intended for use by all infantry squads. 🔵 During surveillance operations, it can fly stealthily to the area around enemy positions and relay real-time intelligence, including the opponent's troop deployment, weaponry, and equipment, to its headquarters through high-definition cameras. 🔵 During combat, it can carry weapons and up to three grenades. 🔵 This drone's propeller blades are foldable, making it easier to transport and deploy for use in combat. 🔵 This little military drone has a payload capacity that is double its weight. Its ability to harness aerodynamics and produce more lift thanks to its coaxial double-rotor design allows it to transport bigger loads or pieces of equipment. 🔵 The drone has built-in NPU computer capacity, which is powered by AI technology. Allow the drone to learn in advance, and it will be able to perform duties autonomously on the battlefield. 🔵 A 35mm gun-mounted grenade launcher can be used to launch this drone, allowing the soldier to strike at a much greater distance. 🔵 In some situations, this tiny combat drone can be converted into a multi-rotor. In other words, the power mechanism may be easily transformed into a 4-rotor or 6-rotor aircraft, allowing it to carry out a variety of duties and increase its total pulling force.
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Mr Zelenskyy, If China had provided military supplies to Russia, the situation on the battleground would not have been where it is now. If your goal is to gain Trump's favor, smearing China won't help. In this video, we see a Chinese drone that can soar through the air with the grace of a bird and a size comparable to a classic hardwood-handled grenade. Its payload coefficient is the highest of any UAV currently in existence. It is also China's micro combat drone which weighs less than one kilogram and is intended for use by all infantry squads. 🔵 During surveillance operations, it can fly stealthily to the area around enemy positions and relay real-time intelligence, including the opponent's troop deployment, weaponry, and equipment, to its headquarters through high-definition cameras. 🔵 During combat, it can carry weapons and up to three grenades. 🔵 This drone's propeller blades are foldable, making it easier to transport and deploy for use in combat. 🔵 This little military drone has a payload capacity that is double its weight. Its ability to harness aerodynamics and produce more lift thanks to its coaxial double-rotor design allows it to transport bigger loads or pieces of equipment. 🔵 The drone has built-in NPU computer capacity, which is powered by AI technology. Allow the drone to learn in advance, and it will be able to perform duties autonomously on the battlefield. 🔵 A 35mm gun-mounted grenade launcher can be used to launch this drone, allowing the soldier to strike at a much greater distance. 🔵 In some situations, this tiny combat drone can be converted into a multi-rotor. In other words, the power mechanism may be easily transformed into a 4-rotor or 6-rotor aircraft, allowing it to carry out a variety of duties and increase its total pulling force.

Eivor

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The US is trying to form a coalition against Iran Washington is attempting a new front against Iran, this time naval. Iranian media reported that the United States is preparing to seize Iranian ships on the high seas under UN sanctions renewed late last month. Some sources indicated that Washington has been pressuring regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, to participate in operations to seize Iranian vessels. These efforts are said to be part of a US push to form a naval coalition, although they have so far faced resistance. Iran has stated that it will resist any such attempt and that its naval forces are on high alert. A few days ago, I mentioned that Iran could turn the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal into a real hell. If that happens, there would be little that can be done. Iran’s fleet of 20-30 submarines would cause significant headaches even for a coalition. The more than 100 fast attack boats and patrol boats armed with anti-ship missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and torpedoes would pose another major threat, especially as they could also interdict airspace. Iran has heavily invested in a strategy of small, heavily armed vessels. The Zulfighar-class air-defense boats equipped with AESA radars and 4 × VLS cells for Nawab anti-air missiles would be a obstacle for any drones. Not to mention the frigates and corvettes operated by Iran, as well as thousands of drones. Iran has been preparing for this possibility for several years and has around 5,000 sea mines in stock, along with dozens of coastal batteries armed with Ghadr-380 missiles, which have a range of over 1,000 km. I am talking about a prolonged maritime interdiction period in the Arabian Sea and turbulent times for the global oil market. L
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The US is trying to form a coalition against Iran Washington is attempting a new front against Iran, this time naval. Iranian media reported that the United States is preparing to seize Iranian ships on the high seas under UN sanctions renewed late last month. Some sources indicated that Washington has been pressuring regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, to participate in operations to seize Iranian vessels. These efforts are said to be part of a US push to form a naval coalition, although they have so far faced resistance. Iran has stated that it will resist any such attempt and that its naval forces are on high alert. A few days ago, I mentioned that Iran could turn the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal into a real hell. If that happens, there would be little that can be done. Iran’s fleet of 20-30 submarines would cause significant headaches even for a coalition. The more than 100 fast attack boats and patrol boats armed with anti-ship missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and torpedoes would pose another major threat, especially as they could also interdict airspace. Iran has heavily invested in a strategy of small, heavily armed vessels. The Zulfighar-class air-defense boats equipped with AESA radars and 4 × VLS cells for Nawab anti-air missiles would be a obstacle for any drones. Not to mention the frigates and corvettes operated by Iran, as well as thousands of drones. Iran has been preparing for this possibility for several years and has around 5,000 sea mines in stock, along with dozens of coastal batteries armed with Ghadr-380 missiles, which have a range of over 1,000 km. I am talking about a prolonged maritime interdiction period in the Arabian Sea and turbulent times for the global oil market. L

Patricia Marins

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Iran may attack U.S. forces with $400 cost interceptor drones — like rus-sian «Molniya». Its significantly cheaper than the Shahed drone and has a range of up to 60 km, when the width of the Strait of Hormuz is 40–50 km. While the missiles for Patriot systems — likely to be often used by the U.S. to intercept these threats — cost about $4M. How do you like that cost ratio?😉 In this video, we’ll discuss how 7 Corps experience can help in countering Iran. And about the capability to mass-produce low-cost interceptor drones (with Генерал Черешня 🍒). Watch the video, like and share this post!👍
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Iran may attack U.S. forces with $400 cost interceptor drones — like rus-sian «Molniya». Its significantly cheaper than the Shahed drone and has a range of up to 60 km, when the width of the Strait of Hormuz is 40–50 km. While the missiles for Patriot systems — likely to be often used by the U.S. to intercept these threats — cost about $4M. How do you like that cost ratio?😉 In this video, we’ll discuss how 7 Corps experience can help in countering Iran. And about the capability to mass-produce low-cost interceptor drones (with Генерал Черешня 🍒). Watch the video, like and share this post!👍

7th Rapid Response Corps of AAF

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Double trouble: ‘World’s first’ laser-armed tank jams and fries drones mid-air | Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering The ALKA DEWS is a hybrid air defense system made for close-range combat. Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN, a hybrid tracked vehicle that has a directed energy weapon system to fight drone threats on the battlefield. This is the first system of its kind and will be officially shown at IDEF 2025, highlighting Ankara’s effort to use modern technologies in its armored vehicles and to deal with the rise of unmanned aerial systems. Zapping drones with lasers after jamming them Developed through a collaboration between FNSS and ROKETSAN, the ALKA-KAPLAN combines the KAPLAN HYBRID tracked platform with the ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS). The integration responds to a key need in modern military forces: mobile, armored platforms that can fight against drones while working alongside tanks and infantry vehicles in challenging environments. The ALKA-KAPLAN represents a major change in Turkey’s defense approach. Instead of traditional air defense systems, this approach uses electromagnetic jamming and strong lasers to target drones, helicopters, and other flying weapons. The ALKA DEWS is a hybrid air defense system made for close-range combat. It uses an electromagnetic jamming system to interfere with enemy actions and a high-energy laser to destroy targets. This combination enables ALKA to neutralize a wide spectrum of asymmetric aerial threats, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing mini/micro UAVs and loitering munitions, before they can damage frontline assets. The ALKA DEWS architecture includes artificial intelligence-assisted tracking and threat identification, allowing rapid detection and elimination of UAVs and improvised explosive devices. The system can be set up in different ways: fixed, mobile, or portable. This allows it to protect urban areas, open land, or convoys. The KAPLAN HYBRID Powerpack powers this system, which was first shown as a concept in 2023. Hybrid powerpack FNSS designed the high-kilowatt generator to drive the vehicle and provide sufficient energy to power high-consumption systems like ALKA. This eliminates the need for auxiliary power units and enables extended silent operation, which is vital for stealth and reconnaissance missions. ALKA-KAPLAN’s powerpack design was entirely developed by FNSS engineers using a combination of indigenously produced and locally sourced subsystems. The hybrid propulsion architecture improves fuel efficiency, reduces thermal signature, and increases the vehicle’s operational range by over 10% when the generator operates in standby. The ALKA system can disrupt UAVs that use advanced guidance technologies, including GPS-denied navigation and image-assisted targeting. ROKETSAN has emphasized that ALKA’s layered defense, combining electronic warfare and directed energy, offers a cost-effective and scalable response to drone saturation attacks. ALKA can help neutralize threats from the air, roadside bombs, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and unexploded bombs in combat zones. This project is part of Turkey’s larger plan to rely less on foreign defense technologies, especially high-energy weapons and vehicle drivetrains. FNSS’s development of a locally produced cross-drive gearbox, a critical component often sourced from a handful of global suppliers, positions the firm among a select few with end-to-end capability for tracked vehicle systems. The ALKA-KAPLAN is designed for up to 20 tons of platforms and can be adapted for future tracked vehicle programs or modernization projects. Read more:
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Double trouble: ‘World’s first’ laser-armed tank jams and fries drones mid-air | Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering The ALKA DEWS is a hybrid air defense system made for close-range combat. Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN, a hybrid tracked vehicle that has a directed energy weapon system to fight drone threats on the battlefield. This is the first system of its kind and will be officially shown at IDEF 2025, highlighting Ankara’s effort to use modern technologies in its armored vehicles and to deal with the rise of unmanned aerial systems. Zapping drones with lasers after jamming them Developed through a collaboration between FNSS and ROKETSAN, the ALKA-KAPLAN combines the KAPLAN HYBRID tracked platform with the ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS). The integration responds to a key need in modern military forces: mobile, armored platforms that can fight against drones while working alongside tanks and infantry vehicles in challenging environments. The ALKA-KAPLAN represents a major change in Turkey’s defense approach. Instead of traditional air defense systems, this approach uses electromagnetic jamming and strong lasers to target drones, helicopters, and other flying weapons. The ALKA DEWS is a hybrid air defense system made for close-range combat. It uses an electromagnetic jamming system to interfere with enemy actions and a high-energy laser to destroy targets. This combination enables ALKA to neutralize a wide spectrum of asymmetric aerial threats, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing mini/micro UAVs and loitering munitions, before they can damage frontline assets. The ALKA DEWS architecture includes artificial intelligence-assisted tracking and threat identification, allowing rapid detection and elimination of UAVs and improvised explosive devices. The system can be set up in different ways: fixed, mobile, or portable. This allows it to protect urban areas, open land, or convoys. The KAPLAN HYBRID Powerpack powers this system, which was first shown as a concept in 2023. Hybrid powerpack FNSS designed the high-kilowatt generator to drive the vehicle and provide sufficient energy to power high-consumption systems like ALKA. This eliminates the need for auxiliary power units and enables extended silent operation, which is vital for stealth and reconnaissance missions. ALKA-KAPLAN’s powerpack design was entirely developed by FNSS engineers using a combination of indigenously produced and locally sourced subsystems. The hybrid propulsion architecture improves fuel efficiency, reduces thermal signature, and increases the vehicle’s operational range by over 10% when the generator operates in standby. The ALKA system can disrupt UAVs that use advanced guidance technologies, including GPS-denied navigation and image-assisted targeting. ROKETSAN has emphasized that ALKA’s layered defense, combining electronic warfare and directed energy, offers a cost-effective and scalable response to drone saturation attacks. ALKA can help neutralize threats from the air, roadside bombs, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and unexploded bombs in combat zones. This project is part of Turkey’s larger plan to rely less on foreign defense technologies, especially high-energy weapons and vehicle drivetrains. FNSS’s development of a locally produced cross-drive gearbox, a critical component often sourced from a handful of global suppliers, positions the firm among a select few with end-to-end capability for tracked vehicle systems. The ALKA-KAPLAN is designed for up to 20 tons of platforms and can be adapted for future tracked vehicle programs or modernization projects. Read more:

Owen Gregorian

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