ANKARA, Türkiye — Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) demonstrated the operational capabilities of its TOLGA Close-In Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Laser Weapon System during the Turkish Armed Forces’ “Ateş Serbest-2026” (Fire Free-2026) exercise in Polatlı, Ankara.
Integrated into the multi-layered TOLGA C-UAS framework, the 20 kW multi-aperture fiber laser system successfully engaged and destroyed a quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) target at a slant range of 760 meters during live-fire demonstrations. The system utilizes a four-module 5 kW emitter array (4 × 5 kW) mounted on a stabilized electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) turret, offering a flexible, layered defense mechanism through three distinct engagement tiers: optical dazzle (glare), sensor/camera blackout (permanent damage), and kinetic thermal destruction (hard kill).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: MKE TOLGA LASER WEAPON SYSTEM (C-UAS) 
* Prime Developer & Integrator: Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE)
* System Classification: Multi-Aperture Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) / Layered C-UAS Effector
* Laser Architecture & Power Output:
* Total Optical Output: 20 kW
* Emitter Configuration: Multi-aperture array consisting of 4 x 5 kW fiber laser modules
* Turret Integration: Dual-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal incorporating high-resolution EO/IR tracking sensors and laser rangefinders
* Multi-Tiered Engagement Envelopes & Mission Modes:
* Dazzling / Glare Mode (4,500 m – 2,500 m): Temporary optical sensor disorientation against threat camera/guidance packages
* Blackout / Optical Damage Mode (2,500 m – 1,500 m): Permanent sensor thermal degradation/destruction of electro-optical seekers
* Hard-Kill / Thermal Destruction Mode (1,500 m – 100 m): Structural thermal burn-through and physical airframe destruction (760 m neutralization demonstrated)
* C4I & Target Tracking Compatibility:
* C2 Interface: Native integration with MKE TOLGA C-UAS radar tracking and battle management control architecture
* Target Spectrum: Group 1–2 rotary/fixed-wing UAVs, ground sensors, and light optical reconnaissance assets
* Cost-Per-Shot Profile: Extremely low cost per engagement (“Effective – Simple – Cheap” approach) constrained primarily by electrical power storage availability
