HAN Sistem’s patented close-combat anti-drone system BARAN was introduced to defense industry professionals at SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair. Held at the Istanbul Expo Center, the fair brought together advanced defense technologies, with HAN Sistem drawing attention through its solutions focused on unmanned systems, anti-drone capabilities and close air support.

BARAN stands out as a six-barrel, electrically driven anti-drone weapon system designed to respond rapidly to drone threats in close-combat environments. With a firing capacity of 1,000 rounds per minute, the system offers an effective range of 100 to 200 meters through its radar and artificial intelligence-assisted target detection architecture. This capability is intended to provide fast and effective countermeasures against drones flying at very low altitudes, operating in groups and avoiding conventional radar detection.

HAN Sistem Chairman and General Manager Melih Han Bilgin said drone threats have created a new combat concept on today’s battlefield. Bilgin emphasized that very-low-altitude air defense systems, high-rate rotary-barrel weapons and specialized ammunition solutions are among the company’s answers to these emerging threats. He also noted that the BARAN weapon system has received a global patent and could become one of the final solutions in the anti-drone field.

The development process of BARAN has reached the firing test stage after the completion of mechanical tests. The system has not yet entered the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces, but HAN Sistem plans to introduce it to the market after completing its firing trials. According to the company, BARAN has already attracted strong interest from potential foreign customers, reflecting the growing global demand for effective solutions against low-altitude drone threats.

One of the system’s most critical features is its artificial intelligence-supported decision support infrastructure. Melih Han Bilgin stated that the total time available to detect, identify and respond to drones approaching from very low altitude is approximately four seconds. He underlined that completing this process within such a short timeframe is only possible through computer-assisted analysis and AI-supported target detection systems. However, the company has not fully removed the human operator from the decision-making process, although artificial intelligence is taking on an increasingly important role.

In addition to BARAN, HAN Sistem showcased several next-generation weapon platforms at SAHA 2026. The KARAHAN air-to-ground weapon pod system, designed for close air support operations, can be adapted to both manned and unmanned platforms. Equipped with the CKR-503 Gatling-type weapon, the system has a capacity of 400 rounds and was developed for missions requiring rapid and precise fire support from the air.

Another product displayed at the fair was KANGAL, a 4x4 autonomous tactical ground vehicle designed for difficult terrain conditions. Developed to operate in coordination with unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, KANGAL offers a 500-kilometer operational range and a payload capacity of 300 kilograms. With these features, it is positioned as an autonomous solution for reconnaissance, support missions and the transport of various mission payloads.

HAN Sistem aims to become an influential player in unmanned systems, anti-drone technologies and close air support solutions. Bilgin stated that the company’s concrete goal is to become a technology and solution center in low-altitude anti-drone systems. He added that every region where drone warfare is taking place represents a potential market for the company’s products.

Introduced at SAHA 2026, the BARAN anti-drone system combines radar, artificial intelligence, high-rate fire capability and an electrically driven multi-barrel weapon architecture. With its patented design and growing international interest, BARAN stands out as one of the Turkish defense industry’s new solutions against mini and low-altitude drone threats in modern combat environments.