Was this shared? It is about anti-drone capability, so i post it here.
Imo very interesting concept.
Anti-Drone Role for Standard Weapons from ASELSAN Konya
Anti-drone munitions developed through a joint project between SATEK R&D and URBAN will be used in ASELSAN Konya’s AKONS series.
The
IDEF 2025 International Defense Industry Fair, an internationally prestigious event showcasing the latest technological developments and products in the defense industry, concluded on July 27. Many domestically developed and nationally produced systems were introduced to attendees at the fair. One of the most closely followed products was the anti-drone munitions developed through joint efforts of Turkish defense industry firms.
Developed by
ASELSAN Konya, the
AKONS (Smart Optical Sight System) provides a cost-effective solution against drones. To further enhance the effectiveness of AKONS, testing continues with anti-drone munitions developed by
SATEK R&D and
URBAN. According to information obtained by Defence Turk, the prototype is still under development and is expected to be tested by Turkish Armed Forces personnel in the near future.
Previously, AKONS had already demonstrated high effectiveness against drones when used with standard M-80 and M-80 (7.62 mm x 51) ammunition. In the newly developed system, the goal is to achieve greater effectiveness by firing specialized munitions that each contain 7 projectiles. The primary goal here is to create an effective projectile cluster against drones.
As a result of live-fire tests, shots were successfully conducted at 100 meters with 7.62 mm and at 200 meters with 12.7 mm effective ammunition. Resembling shotgun shells with a scatter-shot structure, these anti-drone munitions offer higher accuracy than traditional shotguns frequently used on the Russia-Ukraine front. Another advantage of the AKONS (Smart Optical Sight System) is its compatibility with other M-80 ammunition in terms of size, fit, and physical properties, allowing for multi-mode automatic firing.
The anti-drone ammunition, designed to be used within a specific range to bring down target drone systems, is expected to become operational following field experience and refinement based on user feedback. With input from various military commands, further development and improvements of this ammunition will continue. The prototype stage is nearing completion, and
mass production is expected to begin soon.
Anti-Drone Ammunition Calibers
- 12.7 mm – Tested / Approved
- 7.62 mm – Tested / Approved
- 5.56 mm / 5.45 mm – In Development
The anti-drone ammunition, which features deployable sabot-based projectiles designed for kinetic impact, has been tested on
ASELSAN AKONS 7.62 mm MPT-76 and
ASELSAN SARP 12.7 mm RWS M2 weapons and is compatible with all standard firearms.
General Specifications
| Caliber | Weight & Propellant Charge | Muzzle Velocity (m/s) (+/-10%) | Effective Damage Range (meters, horizontal) | Penetration Capability (horizontal fire) | Projectile Reach (meters, horizontal) |
|---|
| 7.62 mm | Same as standard ammunition | 850 | 0–100 | Sheet metal / 0.75 mm metal | 120 |
| 12.7 mm | Same as standard ammunition | 950 | 0–250 | Sheet metal / 1.5 mm metal | 500 |
SATEK AR- GE ve URBAN firmalarının ortaklaşa çalışmasıyla geliştirilen Anti drone mühimmat, IDEF 2025 fuarında ilk kez kamuoyuna tanıtıldı.
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