The ASELSAN integrated defence systems portfolio is gaining momentum in international markets. General Manager Ahmet Akyol notes that key solutions are now deployed on a wide range of platforms and face growing demand from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From naval decoys and smart artillery fuzes to layered air defence and anti-drone systems, ASELSAN is building a coherent ecosystem rather than stand-alone products.
Together, these programmes strengthen Türkiye’s deterrence posture and give allied users modern tools against underwater, air and uncrewed threats. They also underline the maturity of Türkiye’s defence industrial base and its ability to scale complex systems into serial production.
Key Facts
- ZOKA family offers surface- and submarine-launched naval defence decoys.
- ASELSAN develops smart 155 mm fuzes (ASAF 155 CCF and ASAF 155 MOFA) to boost artillery accuracy.
- HİSAR air defence family provides modular, multi-layered coverage from low to medium altitude.
- GÖKSUR point defence missile achieved a live intercept at over 11 km range.
- Anti-drone portfolio combines kinetic systems like KORKUT 100/25 SB with soft-kill solutions.
- ASELSAN works with a broad national supply chain and serves multiple export customers.
ZOKA: A New Standard in Naval Torpedo Defence
Akyol highlights ZOKA as a reference solution in modern naval defence. The family includes versions that can be launched from surface platforms (ZOKA SED) and from submarines (ZOKA 100-S/ED). This dual approach allows navies to protect both surface combatants and underwater assets with a common technology base.
ZOKA SED has already been deployed successfully across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. These operational references demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of the system in real-world conditions. According to Akyol, ASELSAN is now engaged in further evaluation processes with several international customers.
On the submarine side, ZOKA 100-S/ED provides a modern and flexible torpedo defence solution that is recognised internationally. New contract negotiations are under way, which signals strong export potential for the submarine-launched variant as well.
Smart 155 mm Fuzes: ASAF 155 CCF and ASAF 155 MOFA
In the land domain, ASELSAN focuses on smart technologies that enhance existing artillery systems rather than producing full munitions. In the 155 mm segment, the company stands out with its ASAF 155 smart fuze family, which increases accuracy and effectiveness for modern artillery units.
Akyol explains that ASAF 155 CCF addresses the problem of dispersion in artillery fire. Standard rounds often miss the target on the first shot due to minor variations in muzzle velocity. ASAF 155 CCF measures the muzzle exit velocity and uses air brakes to correct the projectile trajectory. In this way, it minimises deviations and raises first-round hit probability.
The ASAF 155 MOFA (multi-option fuze) complements this capability. It is compatible with all 155 mm ammunition types and works with 52-calibre howitzers as well as automatic loading systems. The fuze offers high reliability and strong resistance against electromagnetic interference, which is essential on the modern battlefield.
Together, ASAF 155 CCF and ASAF 155 MOFA give artillery units higher accuracy, greater operational efficiency and simplified logistics. They allow armed forces to upgrade existing stocks instead of relying only on new, precision-guided rounds.
HİSAR Air Defence Family: Modular, Layered Protection
Akyol describes the HİSAR air defence family as a fully modular system that can be configured to match different user needs. The architecture sits at the core of multi-layered air defence concepts and supports several main configurations.
HİSAR A – All-in-One combines radar, EO/IR sensors and command-and-control components on a single vehicle. It offers a fully autonomous low-altitude air defence solution and is well suited for protecting manoeuvre units and critical assets.
HİSAR A – Launcher System focuses on cost-effective firepower. It integrates with existing command-and-control infrastructures while providing higher missile capacity for users that already operate compatible sensors and C2 systems.
At the medium-altitude layer, HİSAR O delivers a range of about 40 kilometres and an altitude coverage up to 15 kilometres. It uses 360-degree vertical launch and can engage multiple targets simultaneously. This configuration is designed for area and critical infrastructure defence.
According to Akyol, HİSAR stands at the centre of modern, multi-layer air defence architectures. It provides a flexible framework that can be extended upwards into long-range and downwards into very-short range meshes as user requirements evolve.
GÖKSUR: New-Generation Naval Point Defence
In naval air defence, ASELSAN is advancing with the GÖKSUR family. Akyol highlights the first live-fire test of GÖKSUR as a significant milestone. During this test, the missile – equipped with an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker – successfully engaged a sea-skimming target at a range of more than 11 kilometres.
For Akyol, this engagement proves the maturity and reliability of the GÖKSUR system family. It shows that the solution can protect surface combatants against challenging, low-altitude threats.
The GÖKSUR family includes several configurations:
- GÖKSUR 100-N VLS – a modular vertical launch system for integrated combatants.
- GÖKSUR 100-N – a version designed for integration with existing ship combat management systems.
- GÖKSUR 100-N StA – an autonomous turret that houses all key components on a single platform.
These options give navies flexibility to retrofit current ships or equip new builds with modern point defence while aligning with their combat system architectures.
Anti-Drone Ecosystem: KORKUT, EJDERHA, IHTAR and KANGAL
Uncrewed aerial systems pose an expanding threat to bases, columns and critical infrastructure. In response, ASELSAN has developed a broad anti-drone ecosystem that blends hard-kill and soft-kill capabilities into a single, layered defence approach.
On the kinetic side, the KORKUT 100/25 SB system stands out. Akyol notes that this system is particularly effective against short-range drone threats. It uses ATOM 25 mm air-burst ammunition, AI-supported target tracking and integrated radar. As a result, KORKUT can protect both fixed facilities and mobile units against low-altitude, fast-moving aerial targets.
On the soft-kill side, EJDERHA AD 200 targets the electronics of micro and mini drones. It emits narrow-band electromagnetic pulses that disable onboard components and neutralise the threat without kinetic engagement.
The family is completed by directional jamming solutions such as IHTAR 100 and KANGAL FPV. These systems disrupt control links and navigation signals, providing non-kinetic options against a wide variety of uncrewed threats.
As Akyol summarises, the ASELSAN anti-drone ecosystem does not rely on a single system. Instead, it offers a multi-layer, integrated defence concept that can be tailored to different threat environments and protection levels.
Conclusion: An Expanding Multi-Domain Defence Portfolio
The picture that emerges from Akyol’s statements is an integrated, multi-domain approach. The ASELSAN integrated defence systems portfolio covers naval torpedo defence, smart artillery fuzes, layered ground-based air defence, naval point defence and counter-drone solutions.
These systems are already in service with multiple users and are attracting new interest abroad. At the same time, ASELSAN continues to invest in capacity, supply chain depth and technology upgrades. This mix positions Türkiye as a key defence supplier for allies that seek modern, interoperable and exportable air and naval defence capabilities.
