ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense electronics company, has rolled out the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a next-generation mobile counter-unmanned aerial vehicle platform. Designed as a direct evolution of the KORKUT self-propelled anti-aircraft gun family, this system is engineered to address the rapidly growing challenge posed by unmanned aerial systems ranging from small reconnaissance drones to larger loitering munitions. The KORKUT 100/25 SB represents a versatile solution that merges high mobility with precision firepower, enabling forces to adapt quickly to low-altitude aerial threats in both conventional and asymmetric warfare. The new system is distinguished by its layered defensive approach. Instead of relying on costly interceptors or limited small arms fire, it offers a scalable response tailored to the size and nature of the threat. Its integrated sensors, fire control systems, and rapid-response weaponry make it well-suited to neutralize drones operating individually or in swarms. ASELSAN emphasizes that the KORKUT 100/25 SB is not only a defensive tool but also a force multiplier, providing commanders with flexible options to protect critical infrastructure, convoys, and frontline units. Mobility remains a defining feature of the KORKUT series, and the 100/25 SB continues this tradition. Mounted on a tracked or wheeled chassis, the platform can accompany maneuver units across diverse terrains, ensuring drone defense capabilities remain consistently available. Its modular architecture allows it to integrate into broader air defense networks, creating a layered shield against aerial threats. With drone warfare emerging as one of the defining features of modern conflict, the introduction of the KORKUT 100/25 SB reflects ASELSAN’s strategy to provide affordable, adaptable solutions that bridge the gap between traditional anti-aircraft systems and advanced missile interceptors. By doing so, the system offers militaries a sustainable method to counter the surge of unmanned threats without exhausting high-value munitions. The unveiling of this system underscores Turkey’s growing role as a defense innovator, supplying solutions designed not only for its armed forces but also for potential export markets seeking affordable and effective counter-drone capabilities.
