In a significant stride forward for tactical air defense, Türkiye’s leading defense electronics company, Aselsan, has officially rolled out its innovative KORKUT 100/25 SB drone killer. This cutting-edge system is poised to redefine “hard-kill” solutions against the ever-growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly the proliferation of mini and micro drones in modern warfare.
The KORKUT 100/25 SB represents a new generation of counter-drone technology, engineered with a singular focus: to neutralize even the smallest and most agile UAV threats. It achieves this with remarkable precision, employing specialized 25mm airburst munitions. Unlike traditional anti-aircraft fire, these smart rounds are designed to detonate at a precise point in the air, creating a fragmentation pattern that effectively destroys or disables airborne targets, even those performing evasive maneuvers or operating in swarms.
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A critical element of the system’s effectiveness is its integration onto the highly mobile Ejder Yalçın 4×4 armored vehicle. This combination provides an agile and combat-ready platform, allowing for rapid deployment and redeployment across varied terrains. Its inherent mobility ensures that the KORKUT 100/25 SB can quickly respond to emerging low-altitude aerial threats in dynamic operational environments. This capability is crucial in contemporary conflicts where small drones can appear unexpectedly and from multiple directions.
The system’s advanced engagement capabilities are a testament to its sophisticated design. It boasts modularity, allowing for flexible configurations, and can operate with a high degree of autonomy once targets are identified. At the heart of its precision is the use of ATOM 25mm programmable airburst rounds. These rounds are designed with muzzle velocity-based timing, which allows for highly accurate detonation at the exact moment needed to intercept even fast-moving or elusive drone targets. This technology ensures that even a volley of small, uncrewed aircraft can be effectively countered.
Türkiye’s development and deployment of the KORKUT 100/25 SB system are integral to its broader strategic vision for defense. The nation is committed to developing a fully indigenous and multi-layered counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) capability. This approach recognizes that no single system can defend against all drone threats. Instead, a comprehensive defense strategy requires multiple layers of detection, disruption, and destruction, from electronic warfare to kinetic kill systems like the KORKUT.
By fielding the KORKUT 100/25 SB, Aselsan and Türkiye are showcasing their commitment to leading in the development of advanced defense solutions against one of the most pervasive and rapidly evolving threats on today’s battlefields. This system offers a robust and adaptable answer to the challenge posed by miniature drones, redefining what is possible in hard-kill tactical air defense.