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Turkish Armed Forces conduct Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) concluded the Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise in Polatlı, Ankara. The event showcased the military's firepower, operational capabilities, and coordination between different branches, including the Land, Naval, Air, and Special Forces.
A total of 104 weapons and systems were exhibited, many of which are domestically produced by Turkish defense companies. The exercise featured 53 activities performed for the first time, including the use of the TOLGA close air defense system, autonomous fogging with the AI-supported Uçangöz system, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) decontamination procedures.
Key technological demonstrations included Baykar’s SİVRİSİNEK loitering munition, which demonstrated swarm capabilities, and MKE’s 20 kW fiber laser weapon system, which successfully engaged a drone target at 760 meters. Other showcased technologies included ASELSAN’s KORKUT and Ejderha systems, HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle, and various unmanned aerial vehicles like the AKINCI and Bayraktar TB2.
The Selective Observer Day was attended by high-ranking officials, including Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, the Chief of the General Staff of Turkey, and military leaders from Azerbaijan and Qatar.
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ASELSAN · Ankara · Baykar · MKE · Polatlı · Selcuk Bayraktaroglu · Turkish Armed Forces · Yaşar Güler
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- [● 4 SOURCES] 53 different weapons and systems were used for the first time during the exercise. www.yorumla.net · www.sondakika.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The exercise was attended by high-ranking officials from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Qatar. www.yorumla.net · sondakikakibris.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A total of 104 weapons and systems were exhibited during the exercise. www.yorumla.net · www.sondakika.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The MKE TOLGA 20 kW fiber laser weapon system successfully destroyed a drone target at a distance of 760 meters. www.sondakika.com · www.yuzde100yerli.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MKE exhibited various systems including the MPT-55 and MPT-76 national infantry rifles. www.sondakika.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Turkish Armed Forces conducted the Ateş Serbest-2026 exercise at the General Nahit Şenoğlu Shooting and Training Area in Polatlı, Ankara. www.yorumla.net · www.sondakika.com · ordu.az · sondakikakibris.com · www.yuzde100yerli.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 93 of the exhibited weapons and systems were used for firing activities. www.sondakika.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The exercise included the use of AKINCI and TB-2 drones with various munitions. www.yorumla.net · www.sondakika.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com