Turkish defense firm Aselsan conducted the first live-fire test of the Goksur point defense missile system earlier this week.
A Goksur missile was launched from a naval ship-borne vertical launch system (VLS) off the coast of Sinop in the north.
The system has been developed in collaboration with Turkey’s Tubitak Defense Industries Research and Development Institute for the self-defense of naval ships.
Features
The Missile has been designed to intercept a range of air-borne threats, such as ski-skimming anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft, and drones.
The system features an imaging infra-red missile with a range of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles).
Additional features include a 360-degree threat neutralization capability, a bi-directional data link, and an AI-based fire control system.
Multiple Variants
The system’s modular design allows seamless integration with a range of vessels and combat management systems.
Goksur comes in multiple configurations, such as the Goksur 100-N VLS, the stand-alone turret variant Goksur 100-N/StA, and the recently unveiled Goksur 100-N with a 20-missile launcher.
Moreover, it is part of Turkey’s layered air defense system called the Steel Dome.
