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IDEF 2015: Aselsan displays laser-Igla concept

7th May 2015 - 07:00 GMT | by Tim Fish in Istanbul

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A new laser concept demonstrator is on show from Aselsan at the IDEF exhibition in Istanbul that merges the Igla missile launching system with a direct energy weapon.

A spokesperson from Aselsan told Shephard that it was just the beginning of a ten-year roadmap that will see the development of a hybrid system based on the demonstrator.

The idea behind it is to begin with a system for naval platforms first because the power requirements will be high and the associated space and weight requirements for the powerpack can only be sustained on a ship or boat.

Aselsan will then

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