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Aselsan's 'drone hunter' Korkut 100/25 makes international debut at DSEI 2025

Close-In Air Defense System KORKUT 100/25 at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London, Sept. 8, 2025. (AA Photo)
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Close-In Air Defense System KORKUT 100/25 at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London, Sept. 8, 2025. (AA Photo)
September 10, 2025 10:49 AM GMT+03:00

Turkish defense company Aselsan unveiled its close-in air defense system Korkut 100/25 internationally for the first time at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London.

The system, designed to neutralize mini and micro drone threats, was displayed mounted on the Ejder Yalcin 4x4 tactical wheeled armored vehicle produced by Nurol Makina at one of the world's leading defense and security events.

"The Aselsan Korkut 100/25, a new solution in close-in air defense, is making its international debut at the DSEI in London! We will continue to develop new systems for Steel Dome," Aselsan General Manager Ahmet Akyol said in a social media post about the exhibition.

Close-In Air Defense System KORKUT 100/25 at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London, Sept. 8, 2025. (AA Photo)
Close-In Air Defense System KORKUT 100/25 at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London, Sept. 8, 2025. (AA Photo)

Advanced anti-drone capabilities of Korkut 100/25

Korkut 100/25 features a unique design capable of neutralizing mini and micro unmanned aerial vehicle threats in rural environments.

The system can be mounted on 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 wheeled or tracked vehicles.

"Korkut 100/25 made its international debut at DSEI 2025, one of the world's largest defense and security exhibitions. The system, integrated with the 25 mm ATOM Smart Munition, can neutralize mini and micro UAV threats both functionally and physically, thanks to data received from external sensors," Aselsan stated on social media platform X.

The system performs functional and physical destruction against drone threats using Aselsan's 25 mm ATOM Smart Munition, receiving information from external sensors.

Close-In Air Defense System KORKUT 100/25 at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London, Sept. 8, 2025. (AA Photo)
Close-In Air Defense System KORKUT 100/25 at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition in London, Sept. 8, 2025. (AA Photo)

Technical specifications, features of Korkut 100/25

Korkut 25 incorporates advanced equipment and capabilities designed for modern combat environments, including:

  • Remote command functionality
  • High-resolution infrared camera
  • Laser range finder
  • Automatic target detection and tracking
  • Advanced automatic ballistic calculation with high firing precision

When integrated with the Ejder Yalcin vehicle's high protection level, superior terrain capability and carrying capacity, Korkut 100/25 becomes a more flexible and mobile field solution.

The system's mobility enables deployment not only for protecting fixed bases and facilities but also for air defense of mobile units.

The system will contribute significantly to security forces' close-in air defense capability and carries high export potential as it provides a strong response to current threats in combat environments.

Korkut 100/25 will also contribute to Türkiye's layered air defense system, Steel Dome.

September 10, 2025 10:49 AM GMT+03:00
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