Roketsan – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Air

Turkey Launches Serial Production of SOM-J Cruise Missile

Turkey has begun production of the SOM-J cruise missile, marking a major step toward fielding an indigenous stand-off strike capability.

Dec- 2025 -

12 December

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Turkey Orchestrates Multi-UGV Missile Strike in High-Level Teaming Demo

KARAOK is a lightweight, 125mm anti-armor missile system under 16 kilograms, offering a 2.5-kilometer range, an armor-piercing tandem warhead, and overhead attack modes.

Nov- 2025 -

28 November

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Expands ‘Steel Dome’ Development With $6.5B in Fresh Contracts

Turkish defense companies have signed approximately $6.5 billion in contracts to advance the production of the NATO country’s multi-layered “Steel Dome” air defense system, according to local media.

10 November

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Roketsan’s New Naval Missile Hits Bullseye on Sea-Skimming Target During Test

Roketsan’s naval interceptor hit a sea-skimming target dead-on during a live-fire test, showcasing its potential as a shipborne missile defense option.

Aug- 2025 -

12 August

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey Goes ‘Operation Spiderweb’ With Hidden Drone Launcher for Surprise Strikes

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has revealed a containerized launcher for its EREN loitering munition, built to support mobile, surprise attacks.

Jul- 2025 -

24 July

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Roketsan Blends Surveillance and Strike Capabilities in One ‘Robotic Dog’

Roketsan unveiled KOZ, an unmanned ground system that resembles a mechanical dog and can carry four guided munitions into high-risk areas.

22 July

Arms

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Turkey Unleashes Laser-Armed ‘Tank’ That Can Fry and Jam Drones Mid-Air

Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN, a hybrid combat vehicle armed with a high-energy laser weapon to detect, jam, and destroy drones on the battlefield.

Mar- 2025 -

17 March

Arms