Unmanned tech dominates Turkey’s border security summit

Unmanned tech dominates Turkey’s border security summit

Unmanned tech dominates Turkey’s border security summit By Tayfun Ozberk Thursday, Oct 28 The Retinar radar system, shown during MRBS, is attached to an unmanned ground vehicle. (Courtesy of the Military Radar and Border Security Summit) ANKARA, Turkey — More than 100 defense companies from around the world descended on Turkey this month as the nation eyes modern solutions to enhance its border protection capabilities. Attendees of the third Military Radar and Border Security Summit, which took place Oct. 5-6 in Ankara, primarily discussed options to defend against drone assaults using lasers, jamming, kamikaze drones and sensors. The local Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association hosted the event, which saw 110 defense and aerospace companies from more than 20 countries showcase their products. Additionally, high-level officials, including ministers, ambassadors and representatives from the defense industry, attended MRBS. Source Link