Türkiye’s leading defense and advanced technology company ASELSAN continues to strengthen international aviation safety with its indigenous systems. The ASELSAN-produced HTRS-100 Air Traffic Control Radar System has been deployed at Damascus International Airport, where it will play a critical role in ensuring secure and uninterrupted flight operations. The installation process was closely monitored through field visits coordinated by the Turkish Embassy in Damascus. Turkish Ambassador Nuh Yılmaz shared updates on the project via social media, highlighting the cooperation and technical progress on site.

The HTRS-100 system is designed to precisely detect and track all airborne targets within and around airport airspace. It integrates both Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) components. Operating in the S-Band, the PSR employs advanced clutter suppression and target tracking algorithms, enabling reliable performance even in harsh environments, heavy interference, and adverse weather conditions. The SSR enhances aircraft identification and tracking through Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogation and supports multiple interrogation modes for complex operational needs.

One of the most distinguishing features of the HTRS-100 is its “distributed active hot-standby” architecture, a capability found in only a few radar systems worldwide. Unlike conventional radars, this matrix-based structure allows the system to continue operating even if a component fails, ensuring uninterrupted service during critical moments of air traffic management. This architecture prevents complete system shutdowns and guarantees continuous airspace monitoring.

The radar also utilizes intelligent algorithms to counter atmospheric disturbances, severe weather, and electromagnetic interference. With a dedicated weather channel, it can monitor atmospheric conditions in real time, contributing directly to flight safety. Additionally, the system can distinguish aircraft from wind turbines and bird flocks, further enhancing operational reliability. Offering a range of 80 to 100 nautical miles (approximately 185 kilometers), a mean time between failures exceeding 40,000 hours, and repair times under 30 minutes, HTRS-100 stands out as a highly resilient and efficient solution for modern air traffic control.