New drone-destroying laser weapon with 1-mile-range tested for Turkey’s ‘Steel Dome’
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Turkey has tested the GÖKBERK mobile anti-drone system, using lasers and electronic warfare to detect and destroy drones. It can eliminate quadcopters at 0.93 miles and fixed-wing drones at 0.75 miles, melting 6 mm steel at 0.37 miles. GÖKBERK is part of Turkey's "Steel Dome" air defense project, protecting military bases, airports, and critical infrastructure. This enhances Turkey's defense capabilities and export potential.
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