At the Saha Expo, held in Istanbul from 22-26 October 2024, Turkey’s Aselsan has launched a range of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) systems, including the Korkut 25 mm remote-controlled weapon system and unmanned turret (Korkut 25), the Bukalemun GNSS spoofing system, the Kangal-FPV jamming system and the Seda 100-cUAV acoustic detection system integrated into the İhtar C-UAV system.
Developed primarily as a vehicle-mounted weapon system for use against armoured land targets, with 25 mm airburst ammunition the Korkut 25 can also effectively counter mini- and micro-UAV threats, particularly in rural environments, leveraging data from external sensors such as radar and surveillance cameras. The Korkut 25 can be used in various combat scenarios with its gyro-stabilised structure, remote operability, high-resolution day and night/infra-red cameras as well as a laser rangefinder, automated target detection and tracking function, and advanced automatic ballistic calculation with high firing accuracy, according to Aselsan.
The Bukalemun GNSS spoofing system, meanwhile, has the ability to deceive UAVs operating via their multi-GNSS receivers. The system provides static and dynamic deception capabilities for considerably extended distances within pre-defined scenarios.
The Kangal-FPV jamming system launched at Saha Expo has been developed as a counter-FPV drone that neutralises FPVs in the electronic warfare spectrum, while the Seda 100-cUAV acoustic detection system, integrated into the İhtar anti-drone system, is equipped with precisely defined and positioned microphones, which listen to the environment and detect UAVs at longer ranges compared to competing systems on the market, according to Aselsan.
Commenting on the launch of these C-UAV systems in a company press release, Aselsan President and CEO Ahmet Akyol stated, “As Aselsan, we are closely following the changing conditions and increasing threats on the battlefield in today’s world and developing advanced systems with high adaptability. We are witnessing the increasing use of drones in operations and we believe our anti-drone systems, with the addition of new capabilities, will offer superiority to users in elimination of the drone threat. In line with our strategic goals, we will steadfastly continue to design and develop game-changing technologies for many years to come.”
