Turkey Roketsan
Alka
Roketsan ALKA directed-energy weapon system pairing an electromagnetic jammer with a laser destruction module to detect and neutralize small drones, reportedly used operationally against hostile UAVs. Figures are manufacturer- or open-source and not independently verified.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-10
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 4 km |
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Specifications compiled from public Roketsan and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-10.
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Proximus Bukovel-AD Frequently asked questions
What is the engagement range of the Roketsan Alka? +
The Roketsan Alka has a maximum engagement range of 4 km.
What is the Roketsan Alka used for? +
The Roketsan Alka is a electronic warfare typically used for counter uas, directed energy.
