ASELSAN Electronic Warfare Systems at IDEF 2025 | KORAL 200 & EJDERHA

The electromagnetic spectrum has emerged as the unseen battle zone in which the current wars are won or lost. At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, ASELSAN, Türkiye’s premier defense technology company, will unveil two revolutionary electronic warfare systems that promise to reshape how militaries defend against evolving threats.

The New Reality of Modern Warfare

Today’s military commanders face unprecedented challenges. Swarm drones are affordable and may breach conventional air defense systems, and advanced radar is now adapting faster than ever before. The old playbook in this fast changing environment of heavy, single purpose systems does not work anymore.

ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol recognizes this shift:

“There is an urgent need for integrated and AI-assisted defense architectures, and at ASELSAN, we prioritize the development of solutions that can operate as part of a cohesive, multi-layered system.”

This vision drives the development of ASELSAN’s latest innovations: the KORAL 200 mobile radar electronic warfare platform and the EJDERHA high power electromagnetic counter drone system.

KORAL 200: Radar Threats Meet Their Match

The KORAL 200 represents a new generation of electronic warfare capability. This mobile platform combines electronic support & attack functions in one versatile unit, giving military forces the flexibility they need in contested environments.

Key Capabilities of KORAL 200

The system’s strength lies in its advanced features:

• Precision Direction-Finding: Locates enemy radar systems with pinpoint accuracy
• Wideband Signal Processing: Handles multiple threat types simultaneously
• Adaptive Jamming: Adjusts its response based on threat behavior
• Mobile Deployment: Operates independently or as part of larger networks

Unlike static systems that wait for threats to appear, KORAL 200 actively shapes the electromagnetic environment. It identifies enemy radar signatures before they can lock onto friendly forces, then neutralizes them with targeted electronic attacks.

The system’s mobility proves crucial in modern warfare, where static positions become vulnerable quickly. KORAL 200 can relocate rapidly, making it difficult for enemies to target while maintaining continuous protection for friendly forces.

EJDERHA: The Drone Killer That Changes Everything

While KORAL 200 handles radar threats, EJDERHA tackles one of the most pressing challenges in modern defense: the proliferation of small, cheap swarm drones that can carry out devastating attacks.

Revolutionary Anti-Drone Technology

EJDERHA takes a fundamentally different approach to drone defense. Instead of temporarily jamming signals like traditional systems, it delivers high power electromagnetic pulses that physically damage or disable the electronic components inside enemy drones.

This trailer-mounted system offers several tactical advantages:

• Permanent Disruption: Causes system failures, not temporary interference
• Cost-Effective: Reusable solution against expensive single use missiles
• Precision Targeting: Narrow-band pulses minimize collateral effects
• Integrated Detection: Built-in electro-optical systems for target identification
• Sustained Operations: Advanced cooling enables continuous engagement

CEO Akyol explains the strategic thinking:

“You can’t rely on expensive missiles to take down cheap drones. Systems like EJDERHA provide a reusable, cost-effective alternative that works across a wide range of UAV technologies.”

Strategic Impact Beyond Technology

Both KORAL 200 and EJDERHA reflect ASELSAN’s broader understanding of modern warfare requirements. These systems share critical design principles that make them effective in real-world scenarios:

Network-Centric Integration

Both platforms connect seamlessly with existing command and control systems. They can share threat data, coordinate responses and adapt to changing tactical situations in real-time.

Rapid Deployment of KORAL 200 & EJDERHA

Military forces need systems that can move quickly and establish operations without lengthy setup procedures. Both KORAL 200 & EJDERHA meet this requirement with mobile platforms that deploy rapidly.

Interoperability Standards

These systems work with allied equipment and follow international standards ensuring they integrate smoothly into multinational operations.

The Electromagnetic Advantage at IDEF 2025

ASELSAN’s presence at IDEF 2025 represents more than a product showcase. The company demonstrates its leadership in electronic warfare technology at a time when the electromagnetic spectrum increasingly determines military success.

Future-Ready Defense Solutions

The KORAL 200 and EJDERHA systems represent ASELSAN’s commitment to staying ahead of threat evolution. As adversaries develop new tactics & technologies, these platforms can adapt through software updates and modular hardware improvements.

Transforming Defense Strategies Worldwide

The introduction of these systems signals a broader transformation in defense thinking. Military forces worldwide are recognizing that electronic warfare capabilities must be integrated from the ground up, not added as an afterthought.

Cost-Effective Force Multiplication

Both systems offer exceptional value by protecting high value assets & personnel against multiple threat types. A single KORAL 200 platform can protect entire formations from radar-guided threats, while one EJDERHA system can neutralize dozens of attack drones.

Operational Flexibility

The mobile nature of both platforms allows commanders to concentrate electronic warfare capabilities where needed most, then redeploy as situations change. This flexibility proves crucial in dynamic operational environments.

Looking Beyond IDEF 2025

ASELSAN’s electronic warfare innovations extend far beyond these two systems. The company continues developing next-generation capabilities that will define electronic warfare for decades to come.

The electromagnetic spectrum may remain invisible to the naked eye, but its strategic importance grows more visible every day. With KORAL 200 & EJDERHA, ASELSAN ensures that friendly forces maintain the decisive advantage in this critical domain.

At IDEF 2025, visitors will witness more than advanced technology demonstrations. They will see the future of electronic warfare, where silent power creates strategic impact that resonates across every aspect of modern military operations.

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