ASELSAN unveiled its latest radar and munition technologies at the SAHA 2026 International Defence, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair held in Istanbul. Bringing together leading defence industry companies from Türkiye and around the world, the event served as an important platform for ASELSAN to present the FULMAR 500A radar and three new variants of the TOLUN munition family for the first time.

The launch ceremony was attended by Turkish Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, SAHA Istanbul Chairman Haluk Bayraktar and ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol. Speaking at the event, General Kadıoğlu emphasized the growing capabilities of Turkish unmanned combat aerial vehicles. He stated that UCAVs are now moving toward a new operational model in which they can detect targets from long distances and independently support the process leading to precision engagement. Kadıoğlu described this progress as evidence of how far Türkiye’s defence industry has advanced and noted that the Turkish Armed Forces would make full use of these capabilities.

Haluk Bayraktar also underlined ASELSAN’s major contribution to Türkiye’s defence ecosystem. He said that ASELSAN’s technologies have played a significant role in BAYKAR becoming one of the world’s leading UCAV exporters. Bayraktar highlighted systems such as ASELFLIR 600 and FULMAR, stressing that these advanced sensor and radar solutions provide Türkiye with considerable operational strength. He also pointed to the strong synergy between Turkish defence companies as a key factor behind the country’s rapid progress in high-technology systems.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that Türkiye has entered a new league in the field of unmanned aerial systems. According to Akyol, ASELSAN is combining the power of advanced sensors with smart munitions to provide Turkish UCAVs with enhanced mission capabilities. He noted that the newly introduced systems will significantly increase laser designation and precision strike capabilities, helping Turkish UAV platforms reach a higher level of effectiveness in modern operational environments.

One of the most notable systems introduced at SAHA 2026 was the FULMAR 500A radar. Developed for integration into unmanned aerial vehicles, especially AKINCI and AKSUNGUR, as well as manned maritime patrol aircraft, FULMAR 500A stands out with its ability to conduct multiple missions through a single radar system. The radar can detect and track surface, land and air targets simultaneously, including unmanned surface vessels, mines, moving ground targets and aerial platforms.

FULMAR 500A provides advanced surveillance capability through its Active Electronically Scanned Array, or AESA, architecture. This enables high scanning speed, low response time and simultaneous multi-target tracking. The system can also generate high-resolution ground maps through synthetic aperture radar imaging and perform below-cloud imaging, allowing it to operate effectively in challenging weather conditions. By reducing the need for multiple payloads on a single platform, FULMAR is expected to increase operational efficiency and provide commanders with timely and reliable situational awareness.

ASELSAN also introduced new members of the TOLUN munition family at the fair. TOLUN-L is a 250 lb-class precision-guided munition with a fragmentation warhead, integrated INS-GNSS guidance and a laser seeker. It can be carried via the SADAK 4T multiple carriage rack and, when used on unmanned aerial vehicles, offers a range of more than 50 kilometers thanks to its deployable wing structure. With its laser seeker, TOLUN-L can engage both moving and stationary high-value targets with high precision while minimizing collateral damage.

After being released from the aircraft, TOLUN-L can continue its flight under inertial navigation guidance until the first satellite navigation solution is obtained. Once the munition detects laser energy reflected from the target, it activates its laser seeker and completes the engagement. TOLUN-L can operate in all weather conditions, follow designated waypoints and strike targets from selectable impact angles. These features are expected to reduce the number of sorties required for missions and lower operational costs.

Another variant, TOLUN-F, was developed to maximize destructive effect on target areas. In addition to the advanced capabilities of the TOLUN family, TOLUN-F includes a cockpit-programmable electronic time fuze and a proximity sensor. This allows the munition to detonate its fragmentation warhead at a certain distance before impact, creating maximum effect against various target types. The system is designed to provide high efficiency especially against area targets and exposed assets.

The third new variant, TOLUN EW, is a long-range guided munition with electronic warfare capability, developed with national resources. TOLUN EW is designed to remain in the target area for a certain period and create effects across the electromagnetic spectrum. With jamming, deception and suppression capabilities, the munition is intended to increase effectiveness against air defence systems. When required, it can also engage a target kinetically, making it a next-generation munition that combines electronic warfare support with strike capability.

ASELSAN’s presentation of the FULMAR 500A radar and the new TOLUN variants at SAHA 2026 demonstrates the growing maturity of Türkiye’s defence industry in radar, precision-guided munitions, UAV systems and electronic warfare technologies. By integrating sensors, smart munitions and electronic warfare solutions into the same operational ecosystem, ASELSAN aims to strengthen the battlefield effectiveness of Turkish UAVs and expand the country’s export potential in high-value defence technologies.