ASELSAN Presents DRONEDEF C-UAS System at Eurosatory 2026 | TURDEF
AI Analysis
ASELSAN is showcasing its new DRONEDEF C-UAS system at Eurosatory 2026, a layered defense incorporating hard-kill, soft-kill, laser, and HPeM technologies. The system is designed for both standalone operation and integration with the larger Steeldome architecture. Key components include updated versions of existing systems like KORKUT, ŞAHİN, and İHTAR, alongside new additions like the GÖKALP interceptor UAV.
Key Takeaways
- DRONEDEF integrates multiple effector types: hard-kill (KORKUT, ŞAHİN), soft-kill (İHTAR jammer), laser (GÖKBERK), and HPeM (EJDERHA/AD).
- KORKUT 25 SB is a lighter variant utilizing 25mm airburst ammunition and AESA radar, available in mobile and towed configurations.
- ŞAHİN LITE and DUAL are upgrades incorporating AESA radar and, in the case of DUAL, a 12.7mm machine gun for cost-effective engagement.
- GÖKALP is a novel interceptor UAV system with both towed and mobile configurations, utilizing low-cost interceptor drones guided by radar.
- The new İHTAR jammer features 360-degree coverage using small AESA radars, replacing the previous rotating radar design.
Why It Matters
DRONEDEF represents a significant advancement in Turkish C-UAS capabilities, offering a comprehensive and layered defense against a wide range of drone threats. The system's modularity and integration options (Steeldome) enhance its adaptability and scalability, making it attractive to both domestic and international customers. The inclusion of interceptor UAVs signals a shift towards more proactive and autonomous C-UAS solutions.
ASELSAN Presents DRONEDEF C-UAS System at Eurosatory 2026 | TURDEF
ASELSAN Presents DRONEDEF C-UAS System at Eurosatory 2026
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ASELSAN has displayed its new layered C-UAS system, DRONEDEF, combining different effectors at the Eurosatory 2026 land defence exhibition held in France.
ASELSAN is participating in Eurosatory 2026 displayed the DRONEDEF C-UAS system featuring new systems to the C-UAS portfolio at Eurosatory 2026.
DRONEDEF that can operate as a part of the Steeldome structure or on its own combines various hard-kill, laser, HPeM, and soft-kill systems for different effects and ranges. DRONEDEF was unveiled during the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition.
The systems within DRONEDEF structure include KORKUT 25 SB, ŞAHİN LITE, ŞAHİN DUAL as main hard kill elements; GÖKALP interceptor UAV system; revamped İHTAR jammer; EJDERHA/AD HPeM, GÖKBERK laser, and MİĞFER helmet-cued RCWS.
KORKUT 25 SB
KORKUT 25 SB is the new member of the KORKUT family as the lightest variant, using ATOM 25 airburst ammunition, onboard AESA radars, and mast-mounted optics.
The system with a range of 1000 m using 25 mm preformed fragmentation airburst ammunition is available in mobile (4x4 armoured vehicles) and towed variants.
ŞAHİN LITE and ŞAHİN DUAL
ŞAHİN LITE and ŞAHİN DUAL are upgrades from the early ŞAHİN 130/40GL C-UAS system in different ways. Both systems still employ the ATOM 40 airburst grenades for automatic grenade launchers, but also incorporate small-sized AESA radars for improved detection capabilities.
ŞAHİN LITE, based on SARP-L RCWS, is more compact and can be mounted on more constrained positions or platforms.
ŞAHİN DUAL adds a 12.7 mm machine gun with pellet ammunition as a high-velocity effector with less cost per shot to complement the 40 mm airburst grenade launcher.
GÖKALP Towed/Mobile Interceptor UAV System
GÖKALP combines the recent interceptor UAV concept with the traditions of a conventional air defence system. The system available in towed and mobile configurations can autonomously launch the low-cost interceptor UAVs and guide them using radars.
Both configurations use two variants of the GÖKALP interceptor UAV, as GÖKALP E1 and GÖKALP E2.
Towed configuration uses small AESA radars and a mast-mounted EO/IR for independent engagement. On the other hand, the mobile configuration that can be mounted on platforms as light as pickups is split as a radar vehicle with KALKAN II M searching radar with a longer range than the small AESA radar and a launcher vehicle connected by datalink.
New Generation İHTAR Jammer
DRONEDEF incorporates a new variant of İHTAR with small AESA radars replacing the AURA 100-G UAV detection radar and a new jammer antenna layout to provide soft kill. The new radar layout will provide constant 360-degrees coverage, unlike the earlier radar, which is a rotating type.
EJDERHA/AD HPeM Weapon
EJDERHA/AD is available in 200, and the new 210 vari