Euronaval 2024: ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense firm, is set to present a range of advanced underwater technologies at an upcoming exhibition. Their showcase will include naval electronic warfare systems, electro-optical systems, and autonomous surface and underwater vehicles.
Notably, the company will unveil an upgraded version of the GÖKSUR, called the new generation PDMS (Point Defense Missile System), featuring a 20-missile launcher. This development highlights ASELSAN’s commitment to enhancing maritime defense capabilities.
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Euronaval 2024: GÖKSUR IIR Missile Overview
The GÖKSUR IIR missile is part of the new GÖKSUR configuration with 20 missiles. This configuration is called the GÖKSUR 100-N. This IIR-guided missile was first made for air-to-air combat, but it has since been changed to protect ships. The GÖKSUR 100-N can destroy targets from all angles, be sent out quickly even when the weather is bad, and stay alive in a multi-threat environment thanks to its fast turret stabilization.
Additionally, it is very good at fighting modern anti-ship threats and can engage in multiple battles at the same time thanks to its advanced fire control system that includes AI features and mid-course guidance capabilities. The increased missile capacity of the GÖKSUR 100-N makes the ship more aware of its surroundings and gives it more operational flexibility.
The Göksur point defense missile defense system comes in a variety of configurations that offer users modular air and missile defense options. These include the Göksur 100-N VLS, which has a flexible and modular vertical launch system, and the Göksur 100-N/StA, which has a turret that can function independently.
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Additionally, Aselsan is using Euronaval to demonstrate its Deringöz autonomous underwater vehicle, Düfas low-frequency active sonar system, Marlin unmanned surface vehicle, and Gökdeniz close-in weapon system.
Aselsan president and CEO Ahmet Akyol was quoted in a company press release as saying. “As Aselsan, we are excited to showcase our expertise and innovative solutions in the naval domain at Euronaval, and to introduce the new version of our Göksur point defence missile system. As a global defence company, we are committed to strengthening our presence in the naval domain by developing best-in-class products and expanding our global presence. We see Euronaval as a key opportunity to enhance existing partnerships and explore new collaborations with potential partners worldwide.”
