IDEF 2023
IDEF 2023: MKE unveils UÇA offensive mining system
At IDEF 2023, Turkish ammunition and weapon manufacturer MKE unveiled ‘UÇA’, a smart naval mine that can be launched from aerial drones.
26 July 2023
At IDEF 2023, Turkish ammunition and weapon manufacturer MKE unveiled ‘UÇA’, a smart naval mine that can be launched from aerial drones.
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