The ROKETSAN LEVENT Naval Air Defense Missile is a next-generation air defense solution developed to protect Türkiye’s naval platforms against low-altitude aerial threats. Designed to counter threats such as anti-ship missiles, fighter aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), LEVENT is engineered to meet the demands of modern naval warfare environments. By enhancing the operational survivability of surface combatants, LEVENT represents one of the most prominent naval reflections of Türkiye’s indigenous and national defense industry vision. Optimized for short-range, high-reaction scenarios, the system provides warships with an effective and responsive defensive layer at sea.

The LEVENT Naval Air Defense Missile is being developed by ROKETSAN under the coordination of the Presidency of Defence Industries, with the objective of integrating it into the inventory of the Turkish Naval Forces. Compatible with Vertical Launch System (VLS) architectures, LEVENT operates in alignment with radar and electro-optical sensor data, fully supporting network-centric warfare concepts. Designed for use on national warships such as frigates and corvettes, the system forms a critical component of Türkiye’s multi-layered naval air defense architecture. With LEVENT, Türkiye takes a decisive step toward strengthening maritime air defense capabilities while reducing reliance on foreign systems.