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TOLGA Drone Defense System (DDS)

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TOLGA Drone Defense System (DDS)

Basic Feature(s)

Target Destruction with High-Energy Lasers or Kinetic Munitions

and GPS Signal Jamming

Control

Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Cameras and Acoustic Sensors

Threat Detection with Radar

Structure(s)

Modular and Integrated System (Easily Integrable with Different Platforms)

Type(s)

Multi-Layer Drone Defense System

Producer(s)

Machine and Chemical Industry Inc. (MKE)

Application Area(s)

Crowded Events

Government Buildings

Airports

Critical Infrastructure

Military Bases

Developed by Machine and Chemical Industry Inc. (MKE), the TOLGA Drone Defense System (DSS) is an integrated, multi-layered defense solution designed to counter today’s rapidly evolving drone threats. The system aims to protect both civilian and military critical infrastructure against autonomous drone attacks.

Key Features

The TOLGA DSS features a modular architecture that combines various technologies to neutralize drone threats. These capabilities encompass the processes of detection, tracking, and ultimately neutralization:

  • Detection and Identification: The system employs a range of sensors including radars, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras, and acoustic sensors to detect drones posing a threat. Thanks to these sensors, TOLGA accurately identifies targets with high precision under both day and night conditions.
  • Electronic Warfare (EW) Capabilities: TOLGA utilizes powerful electronic warfare systems to jam control signals and disrupt GPS navigation of hostile drones. This prevents the drones from completing their missions and ensures they either land safely or return to their point of origin.
  • Physical Destruction: In cases where electronic countermeasures are insufficient or when dealing with high-priority threats, the TOLGA DSS can neutralize drones using integrated physical destruction systems. These systems may include high-energy lasers or kinetic munitions, among other technologies.

Applications and Strategic Importance

The modular and integrated design of the TOLGA DSS makes it an ideal solution for protecting a variety of critical areas:

  • Military Facilities: Protecting military bases and other strategic infrastructure against drone espionage and attacks.
  • Strategic Industrial Facilities: Ensuring the security of energy plants, refineries, and other sensitive industrial sites.
  • Public Spaces: Enhancing security during public events such as concerts, sports matches, and gatherings.
  • Government Buildings and VIP Protection: Safeguarding critical structures such as government facilities and diplomatic missions.


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The TOLGA DSS is a domestic and national solution developed by MKE to address the next-generation threats posed by drone technology. The system’s flexible and multi-layered structure makes it a robust product capable of competing both domestically and in the international market.

Bibliographies



"Dron Tehditlerini TOLGA Bertaraf Edecek." Anadolu Ajansı, August 15, 2025. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/idef-2025/dron-tehditlerini-tolga-bertaraf-edecek/3640674.

MKE IDEF 2025'te Göz Doldurdu: TOLGA DSS ve Yeni Nesil Silah Sistemleri Tanıtıldı. Sabah. August 15, 2025. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.sabah.com.tr/yasam/mke-idef-2025te-goz-doldurdu-tolga-dss-ve-yeni-nesil-silah-sistemleri-tanitildi-7393975.

MKE TOLGA Drone Defense System (DDS) Introduced at IDEF 2025 Fair. Ayrıntı Gazetesi. August 15, 2025. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.ayrintigazetesi.com.tr/mke-tolga-dron-savunma-sistemi-dss-idef-2025-fuarinda-tanitiliyor/9274/.

MKE. "MKE'den TOLGA Drone Savunma Sistemi." tolgaozbek.com. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://tolgaozbek.com/savunma/mkeden-tolga-drone-savunma-sistem/.

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AuthorFaruk SuvayDecember 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM

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  • Applications and Strategic Importance

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