The LEVENT Close-In Air Defense System, developed by Roketsan, has successfully passed a critical milestone in its testing phase. In its first guided live-fire test against a real aerial target, LEVENT recorded a direct hit, demonstrating both its precision and its readiness for modern naval defense requirements. This achievement marks a significant advancement for Türkiye’s layered naval air defense capabilities and reinforces the system’s reliability in near-combat environments.

Designed to enhance the self-defense capabilities of naval platforms, LEVENT provides effective protection against sea-skimming subsonic and supersonic anti-ship munitions. Additionally, it offers a broad engagement envelope capable of countering various threats, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and UCAVs. With these capabilities, LEVENT aims to increase the survivability of surface vessels under high-threat conditions.

The system’s architecture has been engineered to withstand heavy jamming and electronic warfare attacks frequently encountered in modern combat scenarios. LEVENT stands out with its high-capacity guided ammunition load, hybrid seeker system, proximity fuze, fragmentation warhead, and superior maneuverability — all of which ensure reliable performance even in highly challenging environments.

LEVENT is compatible with both newly constructed naval platforms and existing ships, offering flexible integration thanks to its modular structure. The launcher-mounted radar and electro-optical components enable simultaneous target detection, tracking, threat assessment, engagement, and neutralization. With this comprehensive defensive capability, LEVENT continues to strengthen its role as a critical component of Türkiye’s naval air defense architecture and highlights the growing sophistication of the nation’s indigenous defense technologies.