ROKETSAN announced that the CIRIT Anti-UAV missile successfully struck an aerial target during a test firing from the PUSU Weapon System. The company disclosed the test results through its social media account under the heading "Deterrent Force Against Asymmetric Threats: CIRIT Anti-UAV." ROKETSAN General Manager Murat İkinci evaluated the development under the title "Mobile Shield Against Modern Threats: CIRIT Anti-UAV," emphasizing the importance of domestically developed defense systems.

ROKETSAN has held a leading position in missile, rocket, and guided munitions technology since its establishment in 1995. The company has developed critical platforms including the ATMACA anti-ship missile, SOM cruise missile, BORA ballistic missile, and HISAR air defense system, becoming one of the fundamental pillars of the Turkish defense industry ecosystem. The CIRIT Anti-UAV missile represents one of the latest-generation solutions developed by the company in response to asymmetric threats.

The CIRIT Anti-UAV missile is a guided munition designed to counter low-altitude and fast-moving unmanned aerial vehicles. Launched from the PUSU Weapon System platform, the missile is characterized by an advanced guidance system and precision strike capabilities. The integration of smart munitions with mobile platforms enables rapid response and high firing accuracy for ground forces. The system provides flexible employment scenarios against various aerial targets, strengthening tactical-level air defense capacity.

Turkish defense industry has focused on developing indigenous solutions against UAV and armed UAV threats in recent years. The CIRIT Anti-UAV missile represents a concrete product of this strategic priority, addressing a significant capability gap in ground forces' air defense capabilities. The system enhances munitions localization rates, strengthening Turkey's independence in defense technology. ROKETSAN's such developments contribute to increased research and development investments and engineering capacity, supporting employment and technology transfer in the sector.

In the global defense sector, missiles specifically designed to counter UAV threats have become widespread. NATO nations have developed and operationalized similar anti-UAV systems. CIRIT demonstrates Turkey's indigenous capacity within this global trend. The system has the potential to be made compatible with domestically developed UAV platforms such as BAYKAR Bayraktar TB2 and TUSAŞ ANKA, supporting integrated operations within the Turkish defense ecosystem. Additionally, CIRIT's export potential is considered as a solution that could be offered to allied nations facing similar threats.