What does Türkiye's missile giant Roketsan say about the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024?

Roketsan, Turkey's leading company specializing in missile systems, participated in the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, which took place from December 19 to 22, 2024 in Hanoi . This is considered an opportunity for Roketsan to strengthen cooperation with countries in the Southeast Asian region, a strategically important region with which the company has maintained strong relationships over the years.

This year's Vietnam International Defense Exhibition brings together many leading countries and defense equipment manufacturers. This is a place for companies to introduce advanced technology products and build strategic partnerships. Within the framework of the exhibition, Roketsan has displayed a series of its outstanding products, especially weapon systems that have proven effective in real-life situations.

‘Ông lớn’ tên lửa Roketsan của Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ nói gì về Triển lãm Quốc phòng Quốc tế Việt Nam 2024?

Roketsan's ÇAKIR cruise missile, which can be launched from land, naval and air platforms, is set to become a new force multiplier for the armed forces with modern features and effective warheads. - Photo: Thế Duy

According to Murat Ikinci, CEO of Roketsan, participating in international exhibitions such as the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition is an important part of the company's global strategy. This is an opportunity for Roketsan to not only showcase its modern products, but also strengthen its relationships with Southeast Asian countries and expand its influence on the international stage. At the exhibition, Roketsan introduced strategic products, including anti-tank systems, air defense missiles and advanced missile solutions.

Among the products on display, Roketsan is placing special emphasis on anti-tank solutions, including the KARAOK short-range anti-tank missile, the L-UMTAS long-range laser-guided anti-tank missile, and the OMTAS medium-range anti-tank missile system. These products are designed to effectively counter threats from tanks and armored vehicles, providing flexible and highly accurate combat capabilities.

Equipped with the domestic and national KTJ-1750 jet engine developed by Kale Arge and the agility provided by the design, ÇAKIR easily performs missions involving 3D reference points determined during mission planning. - Photo: Thế Duy

In the field of air defense, Roketsan also introduced advanced systems such as SUNGUR missiles, HISAR-O medium-range air defense missiles (RF) and SIPER systems. These systems are designed to protect important areas from threats from enemy aircraft and missiles, enhancing the defense capabilities of countries in the region.

In addition, Roketsan also unveiled the CAKIR cruise missile systems, TRLG-230 and TRG-300 missiles, with high precision targeting capabilities, which enhance the effectiveness of attacks in modern warfare situations. The company also introduced the BARBAROS coastal defense system, developed for use in naval operations, expanding its defense product portfolio.

With its unique warhead and hit point selector, the Cruise Missile delivers high destructive power against enemy targets. ÇAKIR is capable of engaging targets with high precision in all weather conditions thanks to its advanced mid-course and terminal guidance systems. The network-based data link facilitates Man-in-the-Loop capability for target updates, attack/counter-attack against targets of opportunity in flight and mission abort. - Photo: Thế Duy

Roketsan’s participation at the exhibition not only reflects the company’s commitment to fostering relations with Southeast Asian countries, but also demonstrates Türkiye’s desire to increase its presence in the international defense market. This is an important platform for the company to expand its export opportunities and strengthen its position as a reliable partner in defense solutions.

Through this event, Roketsan continues to leverage its technological strengths and international strategy to affirm Türkiye's role in the global defense industry. The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition marks an important step in expanding Roketsan's presence in Southeast Asia, contributing to building sustainable partnerships and providing optimal defense solutions for the region.

TRG-300 guided missiles provide accurate and effective firepower at high-priority targets within a range of 20 - 120 km. - Photo: The Duy

The warhead weight of TRG-300 is 180 kg. - Photo: Roketsan

The effective radius of this missile warhead is ≥ 80 m.- Photo: Roketsan

The missile can be launched from the ROKETSAN Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) weapon system and other platforms with compatible interfaces. - Photo: Roketsan

The OMTAS medium-range anti-tank missile system includes a missile and a launcher weighing 35kg, so soldiers can easily carry it on the battlefield. The missile is 1.8m long, 160cm in diameter, carries an explosive or fragmentation warhead, and has an effective range of 200m to 4km. - Photo: The Duy