Turaç, a Turkish ammunition manufacturer, showcased its anti-drone solutions at the BAMEX 2026 Fair in Bamako, Mali's capital. The "Drone Shield" concept, developed through collaboration of five Turkish defense industry entities, features two semi-automatic rifles firing 12-caliber anti-drone ammunition mounted on an autonomous robotic turret. The system scans with various sensors, acquiring targets at 600-800 meters and neutralizing them at 150 meters through simultaneous fire creating a metal cloud. Among the fair's most prominent products, the system was demonstrated to visitors through live firing tests conducted on-site.

Turaç holds a significant position in Turkey's defense industry ecosystem, particularly in ammunition production. The company has supplied products to Mali since 2013 and ranks among the top three defense manufacturers exporting to Mali, alongside Baykar and ROKETSAN, according to Turkish Exporters Assembly data. General Manager Fatih Altunbaş stated that the company's products are present in approximately 20 African nations. While the company's historical focus centered on hunting ammunition and standard munitions, recent strategic orientation has shifted toward anti-drone solutions.

The "Drone Shield" system is engineered to address modern airborne threats. With an 800-meter detection range and 150-meter effective firing distance, it provides rapid and effective interception against unmanned aerial vehicles. Its autonomous operational capability enables target detection and neutralization without operator intervention, representing a key design advantage. The metal cloud neutralization method differentiates the system from conventional anti-drone solutions, enhancing system efficiency. This technology represents a significant advancement in the autonomous systems category developed by Turkish defense industry.

The global defense sector is intensively developing autonomous anti-drone systems. The United States, European nations, and China are conducting extensive research and development activities in this domain. Turaç management emphasized that "Drone Shield" is 95 percent complete and represents the first globally launched autonomous system of its kind. The visit of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson to the fair, his inspection of the system, and his engagement with the presented videos indicate international-level recognition and interest.

Turaç announced that "Drone Shield" will be exhibited in East Africa and North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia). The system will be presented at the IDEX fair in Abu Dhabi in February 2026. The protection needs of Gulf nations' oil refineries and chemical facilities have been identified as target markets for "Drone Shield." The interest shown by Mali, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, and Uganda at the fair demonstrates regional demand potential. Turkish defense industry continues strengthening its market position through such innovative solutions in the international arena.