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Aselsan Successfully Tests DRONDEF System in Live Demonstration in Ankara
Aselsan successfully tested its Drone Defense System developed against mini and micro UAV threats during a live event in Ankara. The İHTAR, GÖKBERK, and EJDERHA systems operated in coordination to neutralize various types of drones during the demonstration.
Aselsan successfully tested its integrated Drone Defense System developed to counter mini and micro unmanned aerial vehicle threats during a live event held in Ankara. In the two-day demonstration on June 6, different layers of the system worked together to respond to multiple UAV scenarios.
Layered defense structure demonstrated in live scenario
During the event, the İHTAR Antidrone System, GÖKBERK Laser Weapon System, and EJDERHA High-Power Microwave Weapon System were activated within the same scenario. The architecture presented by the company combined advanced detection, electronic warfare, and physical destruction capabilities into a single system.
The demonstration was attended by Turkish and international press representatives as well as delegations from 20 countries. In the scenario, wirelessly controlled drones, fiber-optic controlled drones, and swarm formation UAVs were targeted simultaneously.
10-kilometer detection range and centralized control
The AI-supported DRONDEF system was reported to detect mini and micro UAV threats from a range of 10 kilometers. Supporting mobile and integrated installations, the system is managed from a single command and control center for protecting critical facilities, convoy security, and self-defense needs.
The integrated defense architecture includes the İHTAR Antidrone System, 5/10 kW GÖKBERK Laser Weapon System, KORKUT weapon system with 25-particle ammunition, GÖKALP Autonomous Interceptor Drone, EJDERHA High-Power Microwave Weapon System, ŞAHİN LITE and ŞAHİN DUAL Smart Ammunition Weapon Systems, and the MİĞFER FPV Self-Defense System.
Microwave neutralization followed by electronic warfare in initial phase
In the first part of the live test, two fiber-optic controlled drones approaching in swarm formation were directed at the system. İHTAR, integrated with the AURA 200-G Multifunction Surveillance Radar, classified the targets and the drone defense operation center assigned them automatically.
At this stage, the EJDERHA system was activated and neutralized both targets using its directed energy capability, demonstrating the system’s microwave-based neutralization ability in the field.
In the second phase of the demonstration, two wirelessly controlled drones approaching from different directions were targeted. After detection and classification by the İHTAR system, electronic warfare capabilities were used to stop the threats before they reached critical range.
Laser system employed in final phase
In the final part of the scenario, a fiber-optic controlled drone launched toward the defended area tested the system’s physical destruction capability. After locking onto the target with the integrated architecture, the GÖKBERK Laser Weapon System was activated.
The system destroyed the UAV in mid-air with a precise laser shot. This test demonstrated that the layered air defense approach can operate under a single framework against different types of threats.
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