ASELSAN showcased its advanced defence technologies during the EFES-2026 Combined Joint Live-Fire Field Exercise held in İzmir. The exercise, conducted under the coordination of the Turkish Armed Forces, brought together domestic and foreign military delegations and provided an important platform for demonstrating Türkiye’s latest defence capabilities in realistic operational conditions.

As part of the Defence Industry Exhibition organized under the coordination of the Presidency of Defence Industries, ASELSAN presented a wide range of systems developed with domestic and national resources. The company displayed solutions covering air defence, electronic warfare, electro-optical systems, command and control technologies, radar systems and secure communication capabilities.

One of the most notable developments at EFES-2026 was the first use of ASELSAN’s KOCATEPE Battlefield Management System during the exercise. KOCATEPE is designed to support the effective command and control of military units on the modern battlefield. It enables information from the field to be processed rapidly and provides commanders with real-time situational awareness. Its use in such a comprehensive exercise marks an important step for the Turkish Armed Forces’ digital battlefield capabilities.

At its exhibition area, ASELSAN introduced several advanced systems including the KORKUT 25 Air Defence System, KILIÇ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, TUFAN Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle, electro-optical systems and elements of the ÇELİKKUBBE air defence architecture. The KORKUT 35 Low-Altitude Air Defence System also stood out as one of the key domestic systems highlighted during the exercise. These air defence solutions are designed to counter threats such as unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters, cruise missiles and low-altitude aerial targets.

ASELSAN’s electronic warfare and communication solutions were also used during the exercise. ARTSoft MAESTRO, a secure messaging, file transfer and live video communication software designed to operate under electronic warfare conditions, was among the systems presented. Secure communication systems of this type are critical for uninterrupted coordination, data security and rapid decision-making in modern operations.

ASELSAN’s participation in EFES-2026 extended beyond the exhibition area. Systems such as the ACAR UAV Detection Radar, MİLKED Land-Based Electronic Support System, Modernized Towed Gun, KALKAN Air Defence System, SERHAT Mortar Detection Radar, ASELPOD Electro-Optical Targeting Pod and İHTAR Counter-UAV System were also involved in the exercise. These technologies supported missions including reconnaissance, surveillance, target detection, electronic support, air defence and counter-drone operations.

The participation of SİPER and HİSAR air defence systems, key components of the ÇELİKKUBBE architecture, also demonstrated Türkiye’s layered air defence approach in the field. The combined use of systems designed for different ranges and threat types underlines the importance of integrated operation in modern air defence. ASELSAN’s contributions through radar, command and control, communications, electro-optics and electronic warfare strengthen its central role in Türkiye’s air defence ecosystem.

More than 30 ASELSAN systems took part in EFES-2026, showing the technological depth and field-oriented production capability of the Turkish defence industry. The systems examined by foreign military delegations and industry representatives demonstrated that Türkiye is not only developing individual defence products but also offering integrated defence solutions. ASELSAN’s performance during the exercise stands out as a strategic achievement, proving the operational usability of domestic and national technologies in realistic mission scenarios.