DSA 2024: Turkish Roketsan Showcases TRLG-230 Laser Guided Missile.

At the Defence Service Asia DSA 2024 in Malaysia, Turkish defense company Roketsan unveiled the TRLG-230, a precision-guided missile designed to effectively strike high-priority targets within ranges of 20 to 70 kilometers. This missile, which can be launched from the ROKETSAN MCL (Multi-Caliber Launcher) artillery system as well as other platforms with compatible interfaces, represents a significant development in modern armament.

The TRLG-230 is a precision-guided missile designed to effectively strike high-priority targets within ranges of 20 to 70 kilometers, at DSA 2024  (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The TRLG-230 missile, with a diameter of 230 mm and a weight of 210 kg, boasts an effective range of 20 to 70 km. Its accuracy is enhanced by the combined use of GPS, the GLONASS satellite navigation system, an inertial navigation system, and a laser seeker, achieving strike precision of less than 2 meters. Its readiness to fire in a short time makes it particularly suited for combat situations where quick response is crucial.

Designed to minimize collateral damage, the missile features precision strike capabilities. It is equipped with a high-explosive warhead, supplemented by steel balls, weighing a total of 42 kg, effective within a radius of more than 55 meters. The warhead can be fitted with either a point detonating or proximity fuse, providing additional flexibility in engagement types.

Potential targets for the TRLG-230 include artillery systems, air defense sites, radar sites, assembly areas, logistical facilities, and command, control, and communication (C3) infrastructures, highlighting its role in offensive operations against strategic enemy objectives.

Roketsan, based in Ankara, Turkey, is recognized for its commitment to defense technology innovation. The development of the TRLG-230 missile illustrates the company's expertise in creating solutions that meet the modern demands of the battlefield. With a shelf life of 10 years, this missile not only represents a technological advance but also a sound long-term investment for the armed forces.

In April 2023, the 49th Artillery Brigade of Ukraine posted photos on social media to announce the use of the TRLG-230 missile with a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). According to some sources, between 50 and 200 of these missiles were delivered, enhancing Ukraine's rapid response capability.

The TRLG-230 missile can be launched from the ROKETSAN MCL (Multi-Caliber Launcher) artillery system (Picture source: Army Recognition)