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Arab News
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia inks Turkish defense deals to accelerate localization of land systems
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Military Industries has signed technology transfer-focused agreements with three leading Turkish defense firms to accelerate the localization of advanced land systems manufacturing in the Kingdom. The Public Investment Fund-owned group signed the deals with Nurol Makina, FNSS, and Aselsan under the patronage and presence of Khalid bin Hussein Al-Biyari, assistant minister of defense for executive affairs; Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, governor of the General Authority for Military Industries; and Haluk Gorgun, president of Turkiye's Defense Industries Agency, according to a statement. Driven by Vision 2030 goals, the Kingdom is pursuing defense self-sufficiency to reduce reliance on imports. At the forefront of this transformation is SAMI, established in 2017, with a mandate to localize 50 percent of the country's defense spending by the end of the decade through strategic partnerships and joint ventures with leading global manufacturers. 'The agreements were signed by Mohammed bin Saud Al-Hodaib, executive vice president of SAMI Land. Each of the recently signed agreements varies in scope and purpose, with the ultimate goal of localizing SAMI Land's capabilities.' SAMI said. It added that the first agreement with Nurol Makina focuses on technology transfer and the manufacturing of military vehicles produced by the Turkish company, while the deal with FNSS Defense Systems outlines cooperation on technology transfer and the production of armored combat vehicles and weapon turrets. 'SAMI Land will also leverage its agreement with ASELSAN (Askeri Elektronik Sanayi), for technology transfer to localize the manufacturing of combat turret systems within Saudi Arabia,' the statement said. Technology transfer and manufacturing under these agreements will take place at the SAMI Land Industrial Complex, or SLIC, which is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year and will adhere to the highest international standards for land systems manufacturing. 'It will serve as a center of excellence for the manufacturing of 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 armored vehicles, in addition to armed turrets.' SAMI said, adding that SLIC operates under Industry 4.0 standards, leveraging artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics to carry out advanced unmanned operations managed by intelligent systems, thereby enhancing efficiency and quality without direct human intervention. The statement said that SAMI Land is committed to advancing the company's strategic objectives by supporting the localization of the Kingdom's defense industries through the development of advanced industrial capabilities and the delivery of high-quality products and services across the entire product lifecycle, meeting the needs of its clients. Al-Ohali inaugurated the Saudi pavilion at the International Defense Industry Fair, IDEF 2025, being held at the Istanbul Fair Center from July 22 to 27, as part of SAMI's expanding global presence. During the event, Al-Ohali met with Haluk Gorgun, where they discussed recent developments in the defense industry and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, reflecting the depth of strategic ties between the two countries and supporting the Kingdom's aspirations for more impactful partnerships in this vital sector. As part of GAMI's efforts to enhance localization, the Saudi pavilion at IDEF 2025 saw Al-Esnad Factory, a leading Saudi private facility specializing in military parts manufacturing, sign three memorandums of understanding with leading Turkish companies, including MDH Makel Group, AKSA Group, and Ayyazilim Co. 'These strategic partnerships reflect GAMI's efforts to enable the sector and transfer and localize technology,' the authority said in a post on X. Last July, SAMI signed MoUs with Turkish firms Baykar, Fergani Space, and Aselsan to localize capabilities in drones, aerospace, and advanced electronics, further strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and enhancing the Kingdom's industrial base.
India.com
23-07-2025
- India.com
What is ALKA-KAPLAN, world's first laser-armed tank unveiled by Turkey? Its capable of..., concern for India because...
ALKA-KAPLAN laser tank (File) Turkey, which has rapidly established itself as a prolific manufacturer of military drones in recent years, has ironically now developed a directed energy weapon that can potentially neutralize drone warfare in the coming future. According to reports, Turkey recently unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a laser-armed tank designed to hunt down and fry enemy drones in the air. What is the ALKA KAPLAN tank? Jointly developed by FNSS and ROKETSAN, the ALKA-KAPLAN is a hybrid tracked vehicle equipped with a directed-energy weapon system to neutralize enemy drones in a real-time battle scenario. The armored tank is the first of its kind in the world, and will be officially showcased at the IDEF 2025, as per media reports. The ALKA-KAPLAN is essentially a combination of KAPLAN HYBRID tracked platform and ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS), and is also equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities and electromagnetic jamming. The state-of-the-art tank is designed to seamlessly work with and protect conventional tanks and infantry by neutralizing drone threats in an active battle scenario. How Turkey's laser tank could neutralize drone warfare? As already mentioned, Turkey's ALKA KAPLAN tank uses powerful lasers to fry small aerial threats like military drones and loitering munitions. Its stated capabilities, if true, can drastically change drone warfare as it presents a pocket-friendly method of dealing with unmanned aerial combat vehicles (UCAVs) and UAVs, which currently require expensive anti-missile missiles to shoot down. Drones have become the staple in major conflicts as was seen in the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as the recent Israel-Iran war and the India-Pakistan conflict. Thus, if a weapon capable of taking out a large swarm of drones is deployed on the battlefield, it could rapidly turn the tide in a real-time battle scenario. According to reports, the tank can identify and destroy drones, military helicopters, as well as explosives planted in the ground, such as land mines, proximity mines, etc. A video released on social media platforms shows the high-tech tank targeting and quickly destroying a drone in the air. Defense experts believe that ALKA KAPLAN can completely change urban warfare by essentially nullifying the threat of UCAVs and loitering munitions, and can be also be deployed to protect the infantry on the ground. Why this is a concern for India? Turkey, along with China and Azerbaijan, was among the few countries that openly supported Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, and also armed the Pakistani forces with advanced military drones like the Bayraktar TB2, which were actively used against Indian installations during Operation Sindoor. Many experts fear that given the recent closeness in strategic ties between Ankara and Islamabad, Turkey may offer the ALKA-KAPLAN system to Pakistan, which could pose a major threat to India as it would significantly boost the enemy's capability to counter Indian UCAVs, such as those used to target terrorist and military infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Watch world's first laser tank that can jam and fry drones in mid-air in eerie vision of the future of warfare
A WORLD first high-tech tank that can zap drones out of the sky with lasers has been unveiled. This new armoured vehicle offers a terrifying glimpse into the rapidly evolving nature of 7 Turkey has unveiled the state-of-the-art tank Credit: FNSS 7 New footage has shown the high-tech tank in action Credit: FNSS 7 It can quickly spot, identify and eliminate enemy drones Credit: FNSS 7 It can disable hostile drones using electromagnetic jamming tech Credit: FNSS 7 The ALKA-KAPLAN is being introduced by Turkey in a drive to have state-of-the-art tech ready to deploy on the battlefield. It is designed to take out dangerous flying drones while working alongside other tanks and infantry. As well as protecting troops from aerial threats, it can also tackle roadside bombs and other explosive devices. But unlike more read more in world news It can disable hostile drones using electromagnetic jamming tech and powerful lasers to eliminate threats. The vehicle also uses artificial intelligence-assisted tracking and threat identification. This allows it to quickly spot, identify and eliminate enemy drones and explosive devices. Its systems can also be used to help target helicopters and other flying threats. Most read in The US Sun New footage has shown the high-tech tank in action, targeting a lone drone and rapidly zapping it out of the sky. The tank will use its jammers to disrupt the enemy drone before firing an intense laser blast to knock it out of action. Huge fleet of terrifying new Chinese 'tank boats' takes to water as Taiwan launches huge war drills With options for fixed, mobile, or portable settings, the tank can be deployed in versatile ways to protect urban areas, open spaces and convoys. Its design also removes the need for auxiliary power units - and makes stealthy operations easier. The tank is part of an effort by Turkey to reduce its reliance on foreign defence tech, website Interesting Engineering has reported. ALKA-KAPLAN is set to be officially shown at tech event IDEF 2025, the outlet added. It comes as the use of drones in modern warfare becomes increasingly widespread. Drones have been extensively used during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian dictator Violent drone and missile strikes have The brutal attacks even destroyed a Subway stations have been turned into makeshift shelters as drones swarm through the skies. 7 The vehicle also uses artificial intelligence-assisted tracking Credit: FNSS 7 It comes as the use of drones in modern warfare becomes increasingly widespread Credit: FNSS
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Watch world's first laser tank that can jam and fry drones in mid-air in eerie vision of the future of warfare
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WORLD first high-tech tank that can zap drones out of the sky with lasers has been unveiled. This new armoured vehicle offers a terrifying glimpse into the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Turkey has unveiled the state-of-the-art tank Credit: FNSS 7 New footage has shown the high-tech tank in action Credit: FNSS 7 It can quickly spot, identify and eliminate enemy drones Credit: FNSS 7 It can disable hostile drones using electromagnetic jamming tech Credit: FNSS 7 The ALKA-KAPLAN is being introduced by Turkey in a drive to have state-of-the-art tech ready to deploy on the battlefield. It is designed to take out dangerous flying drones while working alongside other tanks and infantry. As well as protecting troops from aerial threats, it can also tackle roadside bombs and other explosive devices. But unlike more conventional air defence systems, this new model uses futuristic tech to protect friendly forces from drone attacks. It can disable hostile drones using electromagnetic jamming tech and powerful lasers to eliminate threats. The vehicle also uses artificial intelligence-assisted tracking and threat identification. This allows it to quickly spot, identify and eliminate enemy drones and explosive devices. Its systems can also be used to help target helicopters and other flying threats. New footage has shown the high-tech tank in action, targeting a lone drone and rapidly zapping it out of the sky. The tank will use its jammers to disrupt the enemy drone before firing an intense laser blast to knock it out of action. Huge fleet of terrifying new Chinese 'tank boats' takes to water as Taiwan launches huge war drills With options for fixed, mobile, or portable settings, the tank can be deployed in versatile ways to protect urban areas, open spaces and convoys. Its design also removes the need for auxiliary power units - and makes stealthy operations easier. The tank is part of an effort by Turkey to reduce its reliance on foreign defence tech, website Interesting Engineering has reported. ALKA-KAPLAN is set to be officially shown at tech event IDEF 2025, the outlet added. It comes as the use of drones in modern warfare becomes increasingly widespread. Drones have been extensively used during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has repeatedly pounded the war-torn nation with swarms of deadly drones. Violent drone and missile strikes have intensely bombarded Ukrainian cities - killing and wounding large numbers of civilians. The brutal attacks even destroyed a Kyiv kindergarten in recent days. Subway stations have been turned into makeshift shelters as drones swarm through the skies. 7 The vehicle also uses artificial intelligence-assisted tracking Credit: FNSS
Hamilton Spectator
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Prophet River track athlete to participate in high school provincials
FORT NELSON, B.C. — A member of Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) will be among the representatives from northeast B.C. at this week's high school track and field championships. Chanelle Chipesia-Burton will be among nine members from Fort Nelson Secondary School (FNSS) to take part in the event in Langley. In doing so, she will also represent the people of PRFN. 'It's nice to feel that I'm an inspiration to some people,' said Chipesia-Burton. 'I just want to inspire people to just get out of the house, anything [to be active].' Having only taken up track in her first year at FNSS, Chipesia-Burton compliments her coaches Heather Sparshu and Dwayne Legge for being really 'supportive' in her efforts. 'So far, [the season] has been really good,' said Chipesia-Burton. '[The coaches] have made me a lot better. 'Having that support system and knowing someone is there for you when you do bad in an event [is great].' The grade nine student competes in multiple events, including the 100 metres, both the 80-metre and 300-metre hurdles, the long jump and the 4×100-metre and 4×400-metre relay. Chipesia-Burton's small squad from FNSS also had the opportunity to head to Prince George in early May at Masich Place Stadium at the North Central Zone Track Championships . There Chipesia-Burton's best results were a top ten finish in both the 80-metre and 300-metre hurdles, finishing in eighth in the shorter distance with a time of 19.13 seconds, and in fifth in the longer distance with a time of one minute, 17.84 seconds. She also had a strong performance in the long jump placing 14th, and her team also competed in the 4×100-metre and 4×400-metre finals. Chipesia-Burton told that training involves around three hours per week since the season began in April both at school practices and just 'running around' her neighbourhood. As a result of her efforts, she will be heading to Langley with her FNSS squad this week for the provincial championships, having qualified in the 4×400-metre relay as a wild-card entry. Chipesia-Burton admits heading south for the event, which involves a two-day bus ride, makes her 'nervous.' 'It's a big city,' said Chipesia-Burton. 'There's a lot of people [there].' The B.C. AA and AAA high school track and field championships will take place from Thursday, June 5th to Saturday, June 7th at McLeod Athletic Park Stadium in Langley hosted by BC School Sports. Further details about the event can be found on its website . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
