Istanbul: Turkish defense giant Aselsan unveiled its latest products at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 on Tuesday. Aselsan showcased the Goksur VLS Vertical Launch Air Defense System, the Deringoz 100L/300 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, and the Cenk 350-N 4D Multi-Function Radar at the event.
According to Anadolu Agency, Aselsan introduced the Goksur VLS, an advanced missile system designed to counter low-flying threats such as sea-skimming cruise missiles, UAVs, and fast fighter aircraft. The system features AI-powered fire control, enabling it to simultaneously detect and engage multiple targets under demanding operational conditions.
The Deringoz is an autonomous vehicle engineered for extended missions in complex maritime environments. It supports exploration, surveillance, mine countermeasures, and protective functions with autonomous navigation and long-endurance capability.
For surveillance and target tracking, Aselsan launched the CENK 4D 2-Axis AESA Multifunctional Radar, which is a key component of naval situational awareness. Its fixed, electronically scanned panels allow real-time tracking of hundreds of air and surface targets, even in rough sea states and adverse weather conditions.
The radar system also incorporates the IDENTIFFY SSR-850 IFF, a secondary surveillance tool that enhances target identification through high-performance electronic beam steering, ensuring accurate and reliable classification of friendly and unknown units during operations.
Aselsan also signed several international cooperation agreements at the event, including a memorandum of understanding with South Africa's Pamodzi Group, European defense firm Excalibur, the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense Procurement Administration, and Turkish conglomerate Miras Holding. Additionally, Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Vugar Mustafayev granted Aselsan an operating license.
The 17th edition of the six-day defense fair IDEF, starting on Tuesday, is being held simultaneously at the Istanbul Fair Center, Ataturk Airport, Wow Hotel, and Atakoy Marina. The event is organized by KFA Fairs with support from Trkiye's Defense Industries Secretariat (SSB) and the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, with Anadolu as its global communication partner.