ISLAMABAD: Turkey’s state-owned defence manufacturer Makina ve KimyaEndüstrisi (MKE) has showcased its indigenous TOLGA Short-Range Air DefenceSystem during a high-profile live-fire demonstration held at the company’sproving grounds.
The event was attended by thirty military and diplomatic representativesfrom fourteen countries across Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, andAfrica, including the United States, France, Poland.
Delegates witnessed the TOLGA system successfully neutralise targets ineight simulated attack scenarios using specially developed fragmentinganti-drone ammunition designed by MKE.
The platform demonstrated seamless operation in manual, semi-autonomous,and fully autonomous modes through its integrated command-and-controlcentre under realistic field conditions.
The TOLGA system is designed to provide low-altitude protection againstdrones, loitering munitions, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft,addressing a critical gap in modern layered air defence networks.
Pakistani military observers expressed keen interest in the system, whichcould significantly enhance the country’s capability to counter dronethreats along sensitive borders.
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Industry sources indicate that Pakistan, facing persistent low-level aerialthreats, views short-range air defence systems like TOLGA as a priority forstrengthening point and local-area defence.
The successful demonstration underscores Turkey’s growing role as areliable supplier of advanced defence technology to allied and partnernations worldwide.
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