Turkish defence firm Aselsan showcased new technologies designed to integrate with Türkiye’s multi-layered Steel Dome air defence system at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul this week.
Speaking at the event, Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol introduced the Ejderha system — an electromagnetic shield capable of neutralising aerial threats such as swarm and kamikaze drones.
“We are presenting the electromagnetic shield of the Steel Dome on the international stage for the first time,” Akyol said.
“This technology can physically disable the electronic circuits of aerial vehicles within approximately one kilometre.”
Akyol also unveiled an upgraded version of the Koral electronic warfare system, which jams and disrupts enemy radar, effectively creating a corridor for Turkish aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The new Koral system reportedly delivers almost twice the performance of the previous version.
Another key innovation is the Turan system, which uses artificial intelligence to enable seamless interconnectivity and centralised management of all components within the multi-layered defence network.
Additionally, the autonomous missile defence system Gurz was revealed, designed as an unmanned ground vehicle capable of engaging short-range fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
The new Goktan system combines missile and guided munition technologies, allowing ground-launched precision strikes without requiring aerial deployment.
Akyol noted that Aselsan’s work on the Steel Dome project has also opened opportunities for collaboration on NATO’s air defence architecture.
Now in its 17th edition, IDEF 2025 is a six-day event organised with support from Türkiye’s Defence Industries Secretariat and the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. Anadolu is the event’s global communications partner.
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