The statement noted that ALKA's drone detection radar can track 100 targets simultaneously and that the system can provide close air defense at ranges from 750 meters to 1500 meters.
The statement reported that ALKA, capable of operating both day and night, can also play a role in neutralizing booby traps that can be used in populated areas, roadside improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and unexploded ordnance.
The statement indicated that ROKETSAN is continuing its work on the ALKA NEW Laser Weapon System, which allows multiple ALKA DEWS to be directed at the same point. It was noted: "The development process of ALKA, an innovative, advanced, and cost-effective weapon, began in July 2016 with national resources. The production and testing of ALKA's first prototype were successfully completed in July 2018. ROKETSAN and the Presidency of Defense Industries signed a contract for ALKA on April 20, 2021. After successfully passing all verification and qualification tests, ALKA demonstrated its capabilities during an exhibition held on November 30, 2022. ROKETSAN is also continuing its efforts to integrate DEWS technology into different platforms."
The statement quoted ROKETSAN General Manager Murat İkinci, who emphasized the importance of ALKA's capability to neutralize FPV drones that cannot be intercepted by conventional weapons.
