Turkish Armed Forces Strengthen Air Defense with New SIPER Battery System

Türkiye has taken a major step forward in national defense by integrating a domestically produced SIPER long-range air defense system into its military arsenal. The Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) recently announced that the SIPER-1 system has officially entered active service with the Turkish Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of defense independence.

Rigorous Testing at Sinop Validates System Performance

The acceptance test for SIPER-1, Türkiye’s nationally developed long-range area air and missile defense system, was conducted at the Sinop Test Center in northern Türkiye. Operating within a distributed architecture under the Steel Dome air defense concept, the system faced demanding operational scenarios involving maneuvering friendly and hostile aircraft simultaneously present in the airspace. This realistic testing environment validated the system’s performance under actual combat conditions.

SSB President Haluk Görgün confirmed that the successful firing completed all acceptance activities for the battery elements of SIPER-1. These critical components include the Fire Control Center, Fire Control Radar, Missile Launching System, and the missile itself. Notably, the battery-level firing was conducted without the Fleet Control Center and Search Radar, yet still demonstrated the system’s robust capabilities.

Advanced Technology Meets Operational Excellence

The test successfully verified ASELSAN’s capabilities in radar technologies, command and control, and fire control systems. The Fire Control Radar and command-and-control components performed reliably throughout the acceptance process, while the system’s long-range interception capability was thoroughly validated. Roketsan’s precision-guided missile technology proved its effectiveness in detecting, tracking, and neutralizing targets with high accuracy.

With its extended range, high precision, and advanced system architecture, SIPER represents a key component of Türkiye’s integrated air and missile defense capability. The system’s operational maturity has been confirmed, making it ready for full deployment within the Steel Dome’s layered defense structure.

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Strengthening National Defense Independence

This achievement underscores Türkiye’s commitment to self-reliance in critical defense technologies. Görgün thanked industry partners Aselsan and Roketsan, alongside the Ministry of National Defense and Turkish Armed Forces personnel, for their collaborative efforts. As serial production continues and deliveries proceed according to schedule, the Steel Dome grows increasingly capable of protecting Turkish airspace against diverse aerial threats, positioning Türkiye as a rising force in global defense innovation.

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