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During Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Turkish defense company MKE unveiled a new mobile air defense solution by integrating its Tolga short-range air defense missile system onto the Katica unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), creating a fully unmanned platform designed to counter aerial threats while reducing risks to personnel.
🎥 In this DefenseWebTV report, Army Recognition Group presents the MKE Tolga air defense system mounted on the Katica UGV, highlighting its design, operational concept, and potential role in future battlefield air defense missions.
🛡️ The combination of the Tolga missile system and the Katica unmanned platform provides armed forces with a remotely operated capability designed to engage low-altitude aerial threats, including drones, loitering munitions, helicopters, and other airborne targets in contested environments.
⚡ By integrating air defense missiles onto an unmanned ground vehicle, MKE aims to improve force protection while enabling air defense assets to operate closer to frontline positions without exposing crews to direct enemy fire or drone attacks.
🤖 The Katica UGV serves as a mobile and autonomous platform capable of supporting a variety of military missions. Its integration with the Tolga system reflects the growing trend toward combining robotic ground systems with air defense capabilities to enhance battlefield survivability and operational flexibility.
🌍 The unveiling comes as armed forces worldwide seek new solutions to counter the rapid proliferation of drones and loitering munitions, lessons reinforced by recent conflicts where low-cost aerial threats have significantly influenced military operations.
🎯 Designed to provide mobile short-range air defense coverage, the Tolga-Katica system could support maneuver units, protect critical infrastructure, and contribute to layered air defense networks operating in increasingly complex threat environments.
🇹🇷 With the introduction of the Tolga air defense system on the Katica UGV, MKE demonstrates Türkiye’s continued focus on integrating autonomous technologies and counter-drone capabilities into next-generation battlefield systems.
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