ASELSAN Unveils Powerful Naval Defence Systems at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul

ASELSAN has taken a bold step forward by revealing a new range of naval defence technologies at IDEF 2025, the country’s biggest defence industry showcase. The systems unveiled reflect a future where navies face threats from underwater drones, stealthy cruise missiles, and swarming aerial attacks—and ASELSAN seems ready for all of them.

One of the biggest eye-catchers at the event was DERİNGÖZ, a fully autonomous underwater vehicle that looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie. But it’s very real. Built for long missions in complex seas, DERİNGÖZ can search, monitor, detect mines, and protect areas under the water—without human control. It quietly navigates using its smart brain, scanning the sea floor and performing missions even in hostile waters.

On the surface, attention turned to GÖKSUR VLS, a powerful missile launch system designed for point defence. That means it can defend a ship from incoming threats that are just seconds away from hitting—low-flying cruise missiles, enemy drones, or fast jets. What makes GÖKSUR different is its AI-powered fire control, which gives it the ability to lock on to several targets at once and fire quickly, giving warships a last line of defence when every second matters.

Watching the skies and seas from a distance is the job of the CENK 4D radar, another new product on display. Its fixed electronic scanning panels can track hundreds of targets in real time, even during rough weather or heavy combat. Whether it's a fighter jet speeding across the sky or a suspicious ship far away, the radar sees it all. It’s also paired with the IDENTIFFY SSR-850 IFF system, which helps the radar tell whether a target is friendly or unknown, reducing the risk of tragic mistakes.

While showing off these high-tech systems, ASELSAN’s President & CEO Ahmet Akyol said the new systems were built to meet the needs of modern naval warfare, where the battle space is not just on the sea, but above and below it too. He added that these technologies show ASELSAN’s dedication to helping both Türkiye and international navies prepare for what’s ahead.

From silent underwater drones to smart missile defences and all-seeing radars, ASELSAN’s latest display makes it clear: Türkiye wants its navy—and its allies—to be ready for any threat, from any direction.