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February 22, 2026
Who is behind the Serbian companies whose cruise missiles attracted attention at the defense fair in Saudi Arabia?
Serbian companies GPTS (Green Power Turbine Systems) and EDePro presented the long-range cruise missile "Goshawk" for the first time at the Riyadh Defense Fair, as reported by the Belgian portal Army Recognition, specializing in the defense industry and armament.
TL;DR
- Serbian companies GPTS and EDePro showcased the 'Goshawk' long-range cruise missile at the Riyadh Defense Fair.
- The 'Goshawk' is described as an autonomous, long-range precision strike munition.
- This unveiling indicates Serbia's ambition to expand its presence in the global market for deep strike systems.
- The missile is 2 meters long, has a wingspan of 1.8 meters, weighs 80 kilograms, and carries a 20-kilogram warhead.
- It achieves a speed of approximately 0.8 Mach, operates up to 6,000 meters, and has a maximum range of 150 kilometers.
- The 'Goshawk' is designed to allow ground forces to engage targets from a safe distance, disrupting enemy command, control, fire support, and logistics.
- GPTS focuses on turbine production, while EDePro specializes in propulsion systems for missiles and energetic materials.
- EDePro has a history marked by several fatal explosions at its factory.
- Key individuals associated with both companies include Branislav Jojić and Slobodan Petković.
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