Roketsan’s Mete Missile Integrated on Drone at LANDEURO 2025 Paves Way for Precision Micro Strike Capability
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On July 16, 2025, Roketsan’s laser-guided mini missile Mete drew significant attention as it was showcased integrated onto the Turkish GÖKALP drone during LANDEURO 2025, which took place in Wiesbaden, Germany. This milestone highlights Türkiye’s continued push to refine its precision-guided munitions for unmanned platforms, demonstrating how compact, guided weaponry is reshaping tactical drone warfare. The successful pairing of the lightweight Mete with a versatile UAV expands options for forces seeking cost-effective, highly accurate strike capabilities in complex combat scenarios.
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The debut of the Mete missile on the GÖKALP drone at LANDEURO 2025 serves as yet another testament to Türkiye’s accelerating innovation in drone-enabled precision strike capabilities (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
Roketsan’s Mete missile stands out as the smallest member of the company’s smart munition family, weighing just 3 kilograms and offering a strike range of approximately one kilometer. Specifically designed for launch from unmanned land systems and small UAVs like the GÖKALP, Mete leverages a laser guidance system to deliver pinpoint accuracy against high-value targets while minimizing collateral damage. Its adaptable launcher module further allows integration with various platforms, enhancing the flexibility of tactical units operating in constrained or urban environments.
Developed by Roketsan as part of its broader suite of precision-guided munitions, Mete represents an evolution from the proven MAM series, including the MAM-C, MAM-L and MAM-T, which have already seen operational success on Turkish Bayraktar drones in conflict zones such as Syria, Nagorno-Karabakh and Ukraine. Roketsan’s rigorous testing regime, including live-fire trials and platform integration demonstrations, underscores the company’s commitment to mass production readiness, as confirmed in their recent statement and public test footage.
The primary advantage of Mete lies in its compact size and laser-guided precision, providing a lightweight, scalable strike option where larger munitions may be impractical. Compared to historical developments like the MAM series, Mete pushes this concept further by targeting micro-strike missions, offering tactical commanders a cost-efficient solution for engaging enemy assets with minimal logistical burden. This positions it competitively alongside similar micro munitions being explored by other defense manufacturers but distinguishes it with a tested deployment on indigenously developed Turkish UAVs.
Strategically, Mete’s integration onto drones like the GÖKALP signals a significant shift in Türkiye’s drone warfare doctrine. By arming even smaller UAVs with precision-guided payloads, Türkiye enhances its ability to conduct surgical strikes, support special operations, and maintain operational flexibility in contested airspace. This advancement aligns with Ankara’s broader ambition to expand its domestic defense production and reduce reliance on foreign technology, further strengthening its geopolitical posture in regions marked by asymmetrical threats.
While Roketsan has confirmed Mete is ready for mass production, details of finalized defense contracts remain limited. However, the system’s unveiling at LANDEURO 2025 suggests that export opportunities may soon follow, given the growing international demand for cost-effective precision munitions compatible with small UAVs. Roketsan’s track record with contracts for its MAM family munitions, which have been supplied to multiple foreign partners operating Bayraktar drones, indicates a strong potential pipeline for Mete as well.
The debut of the Mete missile on the GÖKALP drone at LANDEURO 2025 serves as yet another testament to Türkiye’s accelerating innovation in drone-enabled precision strike capabilities. This move not only consolidates Roketsan’s position as a leader in smart micro munitions but also highlights how compact, indigenous solutions can reshape modern battlefields with versatile, high-accuracy firepower tailored for evolving operational demands.
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On July 16, 2025, Roketsan’s laser-guided mini missile Mete drew significant attention as it was showcased integrated onto the Turkish GÖKALP drone during LANDEURO 2025, which took place in Wiesbaden, Germany. This milestone highlights Türkiye’s continued push to refine its precision-guided munitions for unmanned platforms, demonstrating how compact, guided weaponry is reshaping tactical drone warfare. The successful pairing of the lightweight Mete with a versatile UAV expands options for forces seeking cost-effective, highly accurate strike capabilities in complex combat scenarios.
The debut of the Mete missile on the GÖKALP drone at LANDEURO 2025 serves as yet another testament to Türkiye’s accelerating innovation in drone-enabled precision strike capabilities (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
Roketsan’s Mete missile stands out as the smallest member of the company’s smart munition family, weighing just 3 kilograms and offering a strike range of approximately one kilometer. Specifically designed for launch from unmanned land systems and small UAVs like the GÖKALP, Mete leverages a laser guidance system to deliver pinpoint accuracy against high-value targets while minimizing collateral damage. Its adaptable launcher module further allows integration with various platforms, enhancing the flexibility of tactical units operating in constrained or urban environments.
Developed by Roketsan as part of its broader suite of precision-guided munitions, Mete represents an evolution from the proven MAM series, including the MAM-C, MAM-L and MAM-T, which have already seen operational success on Turkish Bayraktar drones in conflict zones such as Syria, Nagorno-Karabakh and Ukraine. Roketsan’s rigorous testing regime, including live-fire trials and platform integration demonstrations, underscores the company’s commitment to mass production readiness, as confirmed in their recent statement and public test footage.
The primary advantage of Mete lies in its compact size and laser-guided precision, providing a lightweight, scalable strike option where larger munitions may be impractical. Compared to historical developments like the MAM series, Mete pushes this concept further by targeting micro-strike missions, offering tactical commanders a cost-efficient solution for engaging enemy assets with minimal logistical burden. This positions it competitively alongside similar micro munitions being explored by other defense manufacturers but distinguishes it with a tested deployment on indigenously developed Turkish UAVs.
Strategically, Mete’s integration onto drones like the GÖKALP signals a significant shift in Türkiye’s drone warfare doctrine. By arming even smaller UAVs with precision-guided payloads, Türkiye enhances its ability to conduct surgical strikes, support special operations, and maintain operational flexibility in contested airspace. This advancement aligns with Ankara’s broader ambition to expand its domestic defense production and reduce reliance on foreign technology, further strengthening its geopolitical posture in regions marked by asymmetrical threats.
While Roketsan has confirmed Mete is ready for mass production, details of finalized defense contracts remain limited. However, the system’s unveiling at LANDEURO 2025 suggests that export opportunities may soon follow, given the growing international demand for cost-effective precision munitions compatible with small UAVs. Roketsan’s track record with contracts for its MAM family munitions, which have been supplied to multiple foreign partners operating Bayraktar drones, indicates a strong potential pipeline for Mete as well.
The debut of the Mete missile on the GÖKALP drone at LANDEURO 2025 serves as yet another testament to Türkiye’s accelerating innovation in drone-enabled precision strike capabilities. This move not only consolidates Roketsan’s position as a leader in smart micro munitions but also highlights how compact, indigenous solutions can reshape modern battlefields with versatile, high-accuracy firepower tailored for evolving operational demands.
