Turkish ammunition producer TURAÇ Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti. displayed its ammunition portfolio at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, held in Nuremberg, Germany, between 26 February and 1 March 2026, under its Sterling brand. Counter-drone ammunition was among the product categories presented at the exhibition. The company represents Sterling-Kaiser and V-spor at the expo.
The expanding use of unmanned aerial systems — particularly low-cost FPV and small tactical drones — has increased operational demand for counter-UAS measures. Within this framework, close-range kinetic interception methods are being considered as one layer within broader air defence architectures that also include electronic warfare and missile-based systems.
Sterling’s portfolio includes ammunition types intended for military, law enforcement, and security use. At IWA 2026, counter-drone ammunition formed part of the wider industry focus on force protection and responses to small drone threats.
Exhibition activity indicates that drone threats are influencing procurement and operational planning. This trend applies not only to armed forces but also to internal security and law enforcement organisations, particularly in scenarios where small drones can be used for surveillance, disruption, or attack.
