ASELSAN Marks Success With GÖKTAN System Trial

ASELSAN has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first live-fire test of its GÖKTAN system in Sinop, northern Türkiye. The test demonstrated the system’s ability to launch TOLUN munitions from ground-based platforms with exceptional accuracy, marking a crucial advancement in Türkiye’s defense capabilities. This achievement represents a major step forward in the development of platform-independent precision strike solutions.

Innovative Technology Integration

The GÖKTAN system, developed through collaboration between ASELSAN and DELTA-V, introduces sophisticated command-and-control and fire control systems that enable comprehensive mission planning and optimized firing sequences. The system’s successful integration with TOLUN munitions showcases the versatility of Türkiye’s indigenous defense technology. During testing, TOLUN demonstrated impressive capabilities, including successful wing deployment and guided flight mode operation after separation from the DELTA-V rocket.

Advanced Combat Features

GÖKTAN’s design incorporates several cutting-edge features that significantly enhance its combat effectiveness. The system offers 360-degree firing capability without requiring platform repositioning, waypoint-defined targeting, and both independent and centralized operation modes. Its ability to engage multiple targets and execute sequential firing makes it particularly valuable in dynamic combat scenarios. These capabilities represent a significant advancement in ground-based precision strike technology.

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Strategic Implications for Turkish Defense Industry

ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol’s comments underscore the strategic importance of this development for Türkiye’s defense sector. The successful test of GÖKTAN demonstrates ASELSAN’s growing capability in developing force-multiplier systems and reinforces Türkiye’s position as a developer of advanced military technology. This achievement not only enhances the country’s precision-strike capabilities but also demonstrates its commitment to developing indigenous defense solutions.

The successful development and testing of the GÖKTAN system represent a significant advancement in ground-based precision strike technology, further establishing Türkiye’s position as a leader in defense innovation and military technology development.

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