ASELSAN Unveils Powerful ASELFLIR 600 Targeting System for HALE Drones at IDEF 2025

ASELSAN, Turkey’s top defense technology firm, has officially unveiled the ASELFLIR 600, its most advanced electro-optical targeting system yet. The launch took place at the prestigious IDEF 2025 defence exhibition in İstanbul, drawing wide attention from global military observers and defence experts.

The new ASELFLIR 600 is designed specifically for HALE (High-Altitude Long-Endurance) class unmanned aerial vehicles, which are crucial for extended surveillance and high-precision military missions. Compared to its predecessor, the ASELFLIR 500, this next-generation system represents a significant technological leap — not just in hardware, but in smart, AI-enabled capability.

What makes this system truly next-generation is its combination of AI-powered object recognition, multi-band high-definition sensors, and a long-range laser suite, all packed inside a much larger 25-inch gimbal. These features allow it to detect, identify, and track targets from extreme distances and under challenging operational conditions — day or night, across multiple spectrums.

Its expanded aperture and multispectral optics ensure better image clarity and range, giving operators a superior view of the battlefield. But more importantly, the system isn’t just about sharp images. It's about real-time intelligence. The integrated AI capabilities mean the ASELFLIR 600 can automatically distinguish between different types of vehicles, people, and threats — reducing human workload and improving mission efficiency.

Ahmet Akyol, ASELSAN’s President and CEO, emphasized the company's evolving vision during the launch. “With the introduction of systems from our T-LINK family and the ASELFLIR 600, we are redefining smart airpower with fully indigenous, future-ready solutions,” he said. Akyol highlighted the importance of synchronized connectivity and superior sensing in achieving air dominance in modern warfare.

ASELSAN has been at the forefront of Turkey’s defense modernization, and the ASELFLIR 600 adds to its growing suite of smart technologies for both manned and unmanned aerial platforms. These innovations are crucial for supporting secure, networked operations and improving situational awareness — key needs in today’s increasingly complex and contested airspaces.

The unveiling of ASELFLIR 600 is not just about a new product — it reflects ASELSAN’s larger ambition. The company is actively working toward becoming one of the world’s top 30 defense firms by 2030, and systems like ASELFLIR 600 showcase the technological edge and strategic focus that could help it get there.

In short, ASELFLIR 600 is not just another sensor. It’s a leap into a smarter, more connected, and more precise future for unmanned aerial warfare.