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Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise

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The Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise is being conducted at training areas has concluded in Polatlı, Ankara, to showcase domestic and international defense systems. Initial reports focused on the use of domestic sniper rifles, such as the KNT 76 and BORA 12, alongside artillery capabilities like the BORAN 105mm and PANTER 155mm howitzers. The drills also featured the PALEM unmanned modular ground vehicle. As the exercise progressed, showcasing the Turkish Armed Forces Forces’ (TSK) demonstrated expanded firepower, involving high-ranking officials from Turkey, Azerbaijan, operational capabilities, and Qatar. A total of inter-branch coordination across Land, Naval, Air, and Special Forces. The event featured 104 weapons and systems were exhibited, systems, with 53 being utilized activities performed for the first time. Key technological highlights Notable demonstrations included AI-supported target planning, various unmanned aerial vehicles, and the field performance of the MKE TOLGA close air defense system, autonomous fogging via the AI-supported Uçangöz system, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) decontamination procedures. Technological highlights included Baykar’s SİVRİSİNEK loitering munition with swarm capabilities, MKE’s 20 kW fiber laser weapon system, which successfully destroyed system—which engaged a drone target at 760 meters. Recent developments highlight meters—and various unmanned platforms such as the debut of Baykar’s SİVRİSİNEK smart loitering munition, which demonstrated autonomous swarm capabilities AKINCI and a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. Bayraktar TB2. Other notable systems showcased include systems included ASELSAN’s KORKUT and Ejderha for air defense Ejderha, and electronic warfare, as well as HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle. The event also featured research from TÜBİTAK, Selective Observer Day was attended by high-ranking officials, including laser systems and drone detection radars, aimed at demonstrating deterrence Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, the Chief of the General Staff of Turkey, and improving coordination between military branches. leaders from Azerbaijan and Qatar.

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  3. 2026-10-13 17:06 UTC Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise

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