TURKISH DEFENSE FIRM EQUIPS DRONE WITH GRENADE THROWER

Wed 10 November 2021:

Asisguard, a Turkish defense firm, has equipped its new mini-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a 40-millimeter grenade thrower as a significant upgrade, Anadolu Agency reported.

After attaching a 5.56-milimeter gun, the firm took the drone, called Songar, a step further, Baris Duzgun, the firm’s general manager told Anadolu Agency during the SAHA Expo, a major defense event in the Turkish metropolis Istanbul.

After opening its doors on Wednesday, the four-day event is showcasing Turkey’s defense products including UAVs, weapons, radar systems, and land and naval vehicles.

Silahlı drone Songar ihracata başladı:
• @asisguard 2 ülkeye Songar ihraç etti
• 3 ülkeyle de ciddi görüşmeler var, sözleşme imzalama aşamasına gelindi
• Otomatik makineli tüfekten sonra bomba atar faydalı yükü de göreve başladı@SahaExpo @sahaistanbul https://t.co/jd72vua8zQ pic.twitter.com/IK6AVE85Bw

— Göksel Yıldırım (@gooksel) November 10, 2021

There are also panels on various topics such as the space program, defense industry cooperation, and engine development.

In recent years, Turkey has become a rising star in the global defense and aviation industry.

Especially in aviation and UAVs, Turkey has several companies and brands such as Baykar and TAI which produce aerial vehicles using mostly local resources.

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