TR Directed Energy(Laser) Weapon Systems

[TheInsider]

Aselsan is developing a laser weapon system named Gökberk.

 

[TheInsider]

Aselsan is developing a laser weapon system named Gökberk.

It is probably for TF-X.

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1731397242718711868

Turkish Gendarmerie has replenished its arsenal with JARMOL (Gendarmerie Vehicle Mounted Laser Weapon System). The 5kw ARMOL Laser Weapon System integrated into Kirpi vehicle was combined with the ASELSAN İHTAR KARTAL-2 System.

İHTAR system consists of radars and cameras for threat detection, tracking and identification, electronic jamming and deception systems for threat prevention, and command and control systems that ensure the integrated operation of all these systems. Thus, the system was made capable of both detecting drones with multiple sensors and destroying targets with both electronic warfare and laser weapons.

JARMOL was successful in neutralizing drones and fixed-wing UAVs, which have become an important threat to military units, especially in operation areas, by shooting them down with laser fire during tests.

 

[somegoodusername]

Our ALKA Guided Laser System plays an important role in protecting military bases and critical facilities against threats that are difficult to target!

ALKA, the only one in the Turkish Armed Forces inventory, successfully fulfills its duty as one of the backbone systems of our air defense with its ability to instantly destroy agile and fast drones!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1836812381550223515

These are very cute, but all these tests are conducted against targets that are either stationary or moving at around 10 km/h, while we see drones reaching speeds of 325 km/h in the Ukraine War. It’s only a matter of time before human interaction with drones is limited to target confirmation. AI will soon surpass human reflexes in battlefield.

 

[Sanchez]

These are very cute, but all these tests are conducted against targets that are either stationary or moving at around 10 km/h

Tests are usually are done in controlled environments. While I don't expect this test was made against a premier FPV operator's very high speed drone, more than likely it wasn't a single test either.

AI will soon surpass human reflexes in battlefield.

With a laser turret like this, you don't need human operators on the joystick operating it. I do agree that backpack anti uav systems are at a disadvantage.

 

[TR_123456]

These are very cute, but all these tests are conducted against targets that are either stationary or moving at around 10 km/h, while we see drones reaching speeds of 325 km/h in the Ukraine War. It’s only a matter of time before human interaction with drones is limited to target confirmation. AI will soon surpass human reflexes in battlefield.

What if you put such a weapon in all four corners?
If the UAV comes straight at you isnt it easier to target it?
A straight line,no?

 

[Turkic]

ALKA has once again proven our technological superiority in the field.

During the test firings, multiple ALKAs locked on and destroyed air threats and ground threats placed at different distances. They demonstrated their superior capabilities against armored targets.

FPV Drone
Fixed Wing UAV
Homemade Explosive
10mm Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1872915781219963075

I have a question about Alka New. So it is a 20 kw weapon, are all 20 kws for directed energy or does it include other electronic warfare systems like jamming ?

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1948309785771749796

May our national microwave weapon, EJDERHA, be a blessing for our country and nation. They say the fiber-optic FPV will be a cure for kamikaze UAVs.

@TR_123456 @Yasar_TR @Zafer @TheInsider @Anmdt @Strong AI @Sanchez

 

[fushkee]

What is the effective distance?

 

[TheInsider]

What is the effective distance?

1km.

 

[Zafer]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1948309785771749796

May our national microwave weapon, EJDERHA, be a blessing for our country and nation. They say the fiber-optic FPV will be a cure for kamikaze UAVs.

@TR_123456 @Yasar_TR @Zafer @TheInsider @Anmdt @Strong AI @Sanchez

This is like a dream coming true. We could only read about them in the literature in the past.

 

[Turkic]

Yerli 20 kw lazer sistemi IŞIK kritik testi geçti | SavunmaSanayiST

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM’n geliştirdiği 20 kW gücündeki IŞIK Yüksek Güçlü Lazer Sistemi kritik kabul testlerini başarıyla tamamladı.

www.savunmasanayist.com

Tübitak BILGEM
Işık 20 kw laser weapon system

1,5 km hard-kill range
Blinding up to 5 kms

 

[hugh]

Yerli 20 kw lazer sistemi IŞIK kritik testi geçti | SavunmaSanayiST

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM’n geliştirdiği 20 kW gücündeki IŞIK Yüksek Güçlü Lazer Sistemi kritik kabul testlerini başarıyla tamamladı.

www.savunmasanayist.com

Tübitak BILGEM
Işık 20 kw laser weapon system

1,5 km hard-kill range
Blinding up to 5 kms

for comparison, Israel is taking 100kw laser, Iron Beam, into its inventory this year.

 

[Huelague]

for comparison, Israel is taking 100kw laser, Iron Beam, into its inventory this year.

Does it means, their laser has much more power than ours?

 

[boredaf]

Does it means, their laser has much more power than ours?

Since laser weapons do not work like those in science fiction games/movies, they need time on their target to burn it. More powerful your laser, less time it needs on target AND higher temperatures it can reach, which means it can be more effective against the same target OR it could be effective against a target it might not have been otherwise. And, higher power means your laser can reach farther out, so it increases your range.

Also, I don't think the increase is linear, so, having 5x more power could result in a far more powerful laser than just 5x. So yeah, that laser is quite bit more powerful and better than ours if it is working as declared.

 

[Huelague]

Since laser weapons do not work like those in science fiction games/movies, they need time on their target to burn it. More powerful your laser, less time it needs on target AND higher temperatures it can reach, which means it can be more effective against the same target OR it could be effective against a target it might not have been otherwise. And, higher power means your laser can reach farther out, so it increases your range.

Also, I don't think the increase is linear, so, having 5x more power could result in a far more powerful laser than just 5x. So yeah, that laser is quite bit more powerful and better than ours if it is working as declared.

Thanks for explanation, but the question was more sarcastic meant.

 

[boredaf]

Thanks for explanation, but the question was more sarcastic meant.

Damn Internet made me get used to thinking every question might be serious

 

[Huelague]

Damn Internet made me get used to thinking every question might be serious

I thought you as a Brit know the difference, huh.

 

[boredaf]

I thought you as a Brit know the difference, huh.

I'm offended by that, I still drink my tea without milk I'll have you know!

 

[TR_123456]

I'm offended by that, I still drink my tea without milk I'll have you know!

So,how come you're not Britishized already?
But you do like English breakfast,yes?