ASELSAN’s newly developed anti-drone system EJDERHA can neutralize mini and micro UAVs using microwave technology.

At IDEF 2025, Roketsan’s TAYFUN BLOK-4 hypersonic missile, ASELSAN’s CENK 350-N naval radar, and STM’s first national corvette model drew global attention as Türkiye showcased its latest defense innovations.

Hosted by the Ministry of National Defense, IDEF 2025 has officially opened at the Istanbul Expo Center, welcoming high-level delegations from 33 countries.

At IDEF 2025, ASELSAN will unveil nine new technologies in radar, electronic warfare, electro-optics, air defense, and communications, alongside over 300 systems and 20+ signing ceremonies.

ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM 100 DIRCM, seen in recent test footage, dazzles and decoys IR-guided missiles with multi-band laser energy; experts expect broad integration, including KAAN.

ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM-100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure system successfully completed effectiveness tests using live-warhead missiles, blinding seekers with multi-band laser energy to divert heat-seeking threats.

ASELSAN and Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) signed a $71,886,091 contract for Next-Generation Network-Centric Military Communication Systems, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2028.

At the Paris Airshow, TUSAŞ, Baykar, ASELSAN, and ROKETSAN showcased Türkiye’s top defense platforms. KAAN, Gökbey, Hürjet, and UAVs drew major attention, while Baykar–Leonardo’s new joint venture was officially announced.