The 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has officially opened its doors in Qatar, welcoming thousands of participants from around the world between 19–22 January. Among the exhibitors, ROKETSAN is presenting a comprehensive portfolio of advanced defense systems, reinforcing Türkiye’s strong presence on the international stage.
DIMDEX 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces at the Qatar National Convention Centre, brings together global industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts from around the world. ROKETSAN is presenting a wide range of capabilities at the exhibition, from UAV munitions and anti-tank systems to cruise missiles and air defence solutions.
Murat İkinci, CEO of ROKETSAN, highlighted the high-level strategic relationship between Türkiye and Qatar in his remarks on the company’s participation in the exhibition, stating:
“DIMDEX, held in Qatar which is one of our most important strategic partners in the Gulf region holds great significance for us. As a trusted, long-term solution partner to Qatar, we are showcasing a selection of our flagship products at the exhibition. Building on the high-level strategic relationship between Türkiye and Qatar, we are also pleased to contribute to bilateral ties through our defence exports. As in previous years, we consider DIMDEX 2026 as an important platform to further deepen our cooperation with Qatar and countries across the region.”
With the participation of leaders, defence ministers, naval commanders, government officials, and industry executives from around the world, the exhibition provides a high-level platform where ROKETSAN is presenting a broad range of advanced systems. These include the Smart Gliding Munition Family—MAM-C, MAM-L, and MAM-T—, anti-tank solutions such as the CİRİT Laser-Guided Missile, KARAOK Short-Range Anti-Tank Weapon System, OMTAS Medium-Range Anti-Tank Weapon System, and the LUMTAS-GM Laser Guided Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile System, air defence capabilities including the SUNGUR Air Defence Missile System, the LEVENT Close-In Weapon System, and the MİDLAS National Vertical Launcher System, along with the ÇAKIR Cruise Missile. In addition, the KMC-U Tactical Missile Weapon System and the KHAN Weapon System are among the products on display in Qatar.
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