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Türkiye's domestically developed GOKSUR IIR infrared seeker-headed missile successfully struck a low-altitude target flying close to sea level in a test launch from the GOKSUR 100-N Vertical Launch System (VLS), defense officials announced late Monday.
The missile, developed by Aselsan and TUBITAK SAGE, hit a high-speed target at a range exceeding 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) in tests conducted in Sinop, marking the first time a Turkish-made missile has struck a near-sea-surface target with a direct hit.
Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) head Haluk Gorgun said the successful test represents a game-changing air defense capability for naval platforms.
"Our national air defense architecture is developing with new capabilities," Gorgun said in a statement posted on social media.
"We have provided naval platforms with a game-changing air defense capability," he noted.
The GOKSUR IIR missile uses a fire control system with mid-course guidance via data link to direct it toward targets.
The missile locks onto targets using its next-generation IIR seeker head before destroying them with direct hits.
The system is designed to provide point air defense for surface platforms, with high effectiveness against challenging targets such as sea-skimming anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles.
The missile can engage threats including cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and fighter aircraft flying close to the sea surface.
The GOKSUR Point Defense Missile System (PDMS) will serve the Turkish Navy in three different configurations.
These include the GOKSUR 100-N VLS Modular Vertical Launch System, the GOKSUR 100-N/StA all-in-one system capable of independent operations (Standalone Mission-Capable System), and the GOKSUR 100-N Combat Management Integrated System, which integrates with combat management systems.
The system features artificial intelligence-supported fire control and multiple engagement capability, providing advanced defense capabilities.
Enhanced effectiveness against low-altitude threats and uplink-downlink mid-course guidance capabilities via data link will enable the system to play a critical role in defending Türkiye's maritime zones.
GOKSUR utilizes the GOKSUR IIR missile, developed by TUBITAK SAGE, for the air defense needs of naval platforms.
The missile was designed by adapting the BOZDOGAN air-to-air missile for naval platforms, with added features including two-way data link and vertical launch capability.
The data link-integrated derivative BOZDOGAN-DH missile can make mid-course updates with data from the ship's and GOKSUR's sensors and will orient toward targets in the terminal phase with an IIR seeker head.
According to Aselsan statements, the beyond-visual-range GOKDOGAN air-to-air missile can also be used in GOKSUR.
The first launch of the GOKSUR IIR missile was successfully conducted in February from the TCG Beykoz ship using the GOKSUR 100-N Vertical Launch System.
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