ASELSAN's anti-UAV systems hit their targets perfectly! - Aviation, Defense, Space and Technology News
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ASELSAN successfully demonstrated its DRONEDEF counter-UAS system, comprised of multiple integrated components, at the Gölbek Test Center. The system, including IHTAR, EJDERHA, and GÖKBERK, neutralized multiple drone targets in a realistic exercise scenario, observed by international delegations. This demonstration highlights Turkey's growing capabilities in countering the increasing threat of small and micro UAVs.
Key Takeaways
- ASELSAN's DRONEDEF system is a multi-layered counter-UAS solution encompassing detection, electronic warfare, directed energy (laser), and kinetic intercept capabilities.
- Key components demonstrated include IHTAR (detection/soft kill), GÖKBERK (laser weapon system), and EJDERHA (high-power electromagnetic system).
- The system successfully neutralized drones in a simulated swarm attack, demonstrating rapid target acquisition and destruction.
- The demonstration was attended by representatives from 19 countries, indicating potential export opportunities for ASELSAN.
- The system utilizes a command and control subsystem to allocate targets to appropriate countermeasures, optimizing system effectiveness.
Why It Matters
The proliferation of small and micro UAVs presents a significant and evolving threat to military and civilian infrastructure. ASELSAN's DRONEDEF system represents a comprehensive approach to mitigating this threat, offering a layered defense against diverse drone tactics. Successful demonstrations like this could position ASELSAN as a key player in the growing counter-UAS market.
ASELSAN's anti-UAV systems hit their targets perfectly! - Aviation, Defense, Space and Technology News
June 6, 2026
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ASELSAN's anti-drone systems didn't miss their target!
ASELSAN's ÇELİKKUBBE components, developed to counter mini and micro UAV threats – İHTAR, EJDERHA, and GÖKBERK – successfully neutralized targets in an exercise held at the Gölbek Test Center.
One of the leading companies in the Turkish defense industry ASELSAN It has developed a series of countermeasure systems based on different technologies against mini and micro UAVs, which are among the most recent threats to the battlefield.
Strategically important UAV defense systems successfully performed their duties at ASELSAN's Gölbek Test Center during a promotional event attended by numerous international delegations from 19 different countries, as well as national and international press representatives.
#ASELSAN The STEEL DOME components, IHTAR, EJDERHA and GÖKBERK, developed by [Company Name] to counter mini and micro UAV threats, successfully neutralized targets in an exercise held at the Gölbek Test Center. pic.twitter.com/VnqNNhJPVM
— Haber Aero (@HaberAero) June 6, 2026
A multi-layered solution against drone attacks.
The countermeasures set, named DRONEDEF, includes the IHTAR UAV Interception System (Detection and Soft Destruction / Electronic Warfare), GÖKBERK 5/10 kW Laser Weapon System, KORKUT 25 Fragmented Ammunition Weapon System, GÖKALP Autonomous Interceptor UAV, EJDERHA AD High-Power Electromagnetic System, ŞAHİN LITE 40 mm Fragmented Ammunition / 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm Weapon System, ŞAHİN DUAL Dual-Armed (12.7 mm + 40 mm / 7.62 mm) Fragmented Ammunition Weapon System, and MİĞFER Self-Defense System Against FPV Drones (Kamikaze Drone Interception System).
In the operation, which closely resembled a real battlefield, some subsystems of the drone countermeasures set were used as required by the scenario. This included the AURA 200G radar unit. WARNING Anti-UAV System, GÖKBERK Laser Weapon System and DRAGON The High-Power Electromagnetic Anti-UAV Countermeasure System was tested. The operation involved defending against numerous drones attacking from different locations.
Neutralized within seconds.
In the scenario, the approaching swarm of drones was first detected by the detection subsystem. Two of the detected swarm UAVs were destroyed by the IHTAR System within seconds.
For the other approaching UAVs, the Command and Control Subsystem was activated, assigning the remaining threats to the existing physical destruction subsystems. The EJDERHA and GÖKBERK systems tracked the UAVs by searching for them based on the data transmitted from IHTAR.
After the targets entered the firing range, the UAVs we