Turkey eyes directed-energy weapons as key priority March 15 Roketsan employees give a government official a facility tour on Sept. 25, 2019, that included a test of the Alka directed-energy weapon, shown mounted on this truck. (Roketsan) ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s top military commanders are pushing to prioritize directed-energy weapon programs following a decade’s worth of industry development in the field, a senior military officer has told Defense News. “In recent months there have been briefings to update the top command on DEW efforts. Satisfied with where we stand, the command has recommended to establish an understanding to give priority to DEW programs,” the officer said, speaking on condition of anonymity.