Bosnia signs contract with Türkiye's ASELSAN for 10 KANGAL anti-drone rifles

The Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zukan Helez, signed a contract with Ahmet Akyol, General Manager of the Turkish company ASELSAN, for the procurement of ten KANGAL/ADL 100 anti-drone rifles.

This marks the continuation of one of the most significant projects aimed at modernizing and equipping the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the field of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) protection, CE Report informs via the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina's official website.

Following the procurement of the state-of-the-art KANGAL anti-drone system, the signing of the contract further enhances the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to respond to modern security challenges.

Modern security threats require modern solutions. Unmanned aerial vehicles have become one of the defining elements of contemporary warfare, and the acquisition of these systems will provide the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina with new capabilities to detect, jam, and neutralize unauthorized drones, significantly improving the protection of military personnel, military facilities, and critical infrastructure.

This contract represents another step in the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and reaffirms the Ministry of Defense's commitment to building professional, modern, and interoperable armed forces through investment in advanced equipment, capacity development, and the enhancement of operational capabilities, in line with the highest international standards.

Minister Helez expressed his gratitude to ASELSAN for its professional and successful cooperation, to the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Bosnia and Herzegovina for its continuous support, and to the authorities of the Republic of Türkiye, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for their friendship, trust, and strong support in strengthening the defense capabilities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue implementing activities aimed at building stronger, more modern, and better-equipped Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the pride of all citizens of the country, Minister Helez said.

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