Roketsan showcases defense technologies at Africa expo

With exports spanning from Asia to the Americas, and Europe to the Middle East, Roketsan has secured a prominent position in the global defense industry. Now, aiming to expand its market share in Africa, the company is participating in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, held in South Africa.

The AAD Expo, which opened its doors on Sept. 18 and runs until Sept. 22, is Africa’s only event combining both a defense exhibition and an air show. Roketsan, Türkiye’s leader in rocket and missile technologies, is showcasing its advanced products to African nations at the expo, aiming to strengthen defense cooperation on the continent.

Roketsan’s General Manager Murat Ikinci highlighted the significance of the event, saying, “As one of the top 100 defense companies in the world, we continue to proudly fly our flag in many regions. African countries, with which we have strong partnerships in defense, are of great importance to us. AAD 2024 provides us with a crucial platform to enhance our relations across the African region and open doors for new export opportunities.”

At AAD 2024, Roketsan is presenting a range of state-of-the-art products, including the smart micro munition family (MAM-C, MAM-L, MAM-T), anti-tank systems such as the KARAOK short-range anti-tank weapon, Cirit laser-guided missile, OMTAS medium-range anti-tank weapon and the L-UMTAS long-range laser-guided anti-tank missile system. In the air defense category, Roketsan is featuring the SUNGUR air defense missile system and HISAR-O air defense missile.

Additionally, the TRG-122 and TRLG-230 missiles, Cakir cruise missile, TEBER-81 guidance kit, KMC-U tactical missile launch system, and BURC mobile air defense system are also being showcased, with a special focus on the African market.