Aselsan GÖZDE Scores Historic Direct Hit On Moving Target

ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense technology company, has achieved a remarkable milestone in military precision targeting with its GÖZDE Guidance Kit. Aselsan GÖZDE Scores Historic Direct Hit On Moving Target on February 27, 2025, when the company successfully demonstrated an unprecedented capability to strike a high-speed moving target using an F-16 fighter jet. This achievement marks a significant advancement in aerial weapon guidance systems.

Technological Innovation and Precision Targeting

Developed through a collaborative effort between ASELSAN and TÜBİTAK Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE), the GÖZDE Guidance Kit represents a quantum leap in precision strike capabilities. The system’s integrated INS/GNSS/Laser Seeker guidance technology enables pinpoint accuracy, allowing for engagement of both stationary and moving targets with exceptional effectiveness.

The guidance kit transforms standard MK-82 500 LB bombs into highly sophisticated precision weapons without requiring additional propulsion systems. This innovative approach provides a cost-effective solution for military platforms seeking enhanced targeting capabilities across various operational scenarios.

Strategic Capabilities

GÖZDE’s versatility extends to its compatibility with multiple aerial platforms, including the F-16 fighter jet and the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned aerial vehicle. By enabling precise engagement of moving targets, the system significantly enhances Turkey’s airspace superiority and strategic strike capabilities.

ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol highlighted the significance of this technological achievement, emphasizing that such precision strike capabilities are possessed by only a few countries worldwide. The successful test represents a critical step toward ASELSAN’s 2030 vision of becoming one of the top 30 global defense companies.

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Technical Highlights and Performance

The guidance kit’s sophisticated electro-optical tracking system allows for real-time target designation and engagement. By successfully neutralizing a high-speed moving target during the live-fire test, GÖZDE demonstrates an advanced level of technological sophistication that sets new standards in military targeting systems.

This breakthrough underscores Turkey’s growing expertise in indigenous defense technologies, showcasing the nation’s ability to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the complex demands of modern warfare. The GÖZDE Guidance Kit not only enhances military capabilities but also positions Turkey as an increasingly competitive player in the global defense technology market.

As military technologies continue to evolve, innovations like GÖZDE represent critical advancements in precision targeting, offering military platforms unprecedented accuracy and effectiveness in diverse operational environments.

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