Page 20 - SAHA EXPO 2024 - DAY 4

Aselsan Konya Offering

Innovative Small Arms Systems

Karagoz said the new AKON weapon sights
have been developed completely in Turkey
by Aselsan Konya. The family of new-gen-
eration weapon sights encompasses the
AKON for 7.62 mm/5.56 mm assault ri-
fles, AKON-H for sniper rifles, AKON-L for
trainining and smart soldier systems along
with the AKON Pan-Tilt. Karagoz said qual-
ification had been completed for the AKON
and AKON-L sights, while qualification of
the AKON-H and AKON Pan-Tilt is planned
for completion before the end of the year.

AKONS is a next-generation sighting sys-
tem specifically developed for infantry ri-
fles, incorporating the latest technology
for soldiers’ use. By integrating all critical
equipment, such as a scope, fire control
computer, meteorological sensors and laser
rangefinder into a single system, it delivers
maximum performance with minimal train-
Aselsan Konya is showcasing some of its by a single person and can also be inte- ing. AKONS minimizes human error and
latest small arms system developments at grated onto Remote Controlled Weapon enables soldiers to achieve high accuracy
the ongoing SAHA Expo. Aselsan Konya is a Systems (RCWS) and Unmanned Ground in challenging operational conditions. The
joint-stock company affiliated with Aselsan Vehicles (UGV). It can also be integrated on firing control system, which calculates laser
Inc. 51% of its shares belong to Aselsan the AKON Pan-Tilt system giving it greater distance measurements and environmental
and 49% to Konya Savunma Sanayii A.Ş. versatility. The weapon delivers superior factors in real time, reduces human errors
On display at the show is Aselsan Konya’s operational performance in both single-shot and provides the capability to make accurate
AKONS, Next Generation Weapon Sight for and burst-fire modes shots under all conditions.
Infantry Rifles, AKONS Pan-Tilt and new
MAKS AGL 40, 40 mm automatic grenade
launcher. Speaking to Daily News at the
show, Taner Karagoz, Director, Programme,
Business Development and Marketing at
Aselsan Konya said, that development of
the AKONS, Next Generation Weapon Sight
for Infantry Rifles began in 2021 to meet a
requirement set by the the Presidency of
Defense Industries (SSB).

The AKONS smart optical sight is being
displayed for the first time at SAHA, along
with the AKONS Pan-Tilt and new MAKS
AGL 40, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.

The MAKS AGL 40 is making its show debut
at SAHA. The high-precision 40mm auto-
matic grenade launcher features a light-
weight and ergonomic design and is capable
of being integrated into land, sea and air
platforms. It weighs only 19 kg (without
ammunition) as compared to approximately
40 kg for legacy 40mm automatic grenade
launchers. The MAKS AGL 40 can be carried

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