Türkiye’s ASELSAN Unveils KORKUT 100/25 SB Mobile Counter-UAV System at DSEI 2025

London, September 2025 – At the prestigious DSEI 2025 defense exhibition in London, Türkiye’s defense electronics leader ASELSAN officially presented the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a new generation mobile counter-UAV system designed to confront the rising threat of mini and micro drones on the battlefield.

With drones now widely used for reconnaissance, targeting, and loitering munitions, effective close-range air defense has become essential. The KORKUT 100/25 SB addresses this challenge by combining mobility, layered countermeasures, and precision firepower, offering both soft-kill and hard-kill solutions against hostile UAVs, including swarm tactics.

Dual Hard-Kill and Soft-Kill Capability

At the heart of the system is a 25 mm stabilized turret armed with ASELSAN’s ATOM Airburst Smart Ammunition, capable of detonating near fast-moving drones to ensure maximum lethality. The weapon has an effective range beyond 1,000 meters and can fire at a rate of 600 rounds per minute. A coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun provides an extra layer of defense against ground and aerial threats.

The soft-kill element integrates RF countermeasure systems that can jam or disrupt a drone’s communications or navigation, offering a non-lethal option to neutralize threats without expending ammunition.

AI-Powered Detection and Tracking

Equipped with AI-driven algorithms, the KORKUT 100/25 SB can automatically detect, classify, and track aerial targets, easing operator workload while increasing speed and accuracy. Its fire control system is fully computerized, calculating trajectories in real time.

For all-weather operations, the system uses AESA radar, day and thermal imaging cameras, and a laser rangefinder, ensuring day-and-night effectiveness. The turret allows elevation from –20° to +70°, giving wide coverage in both stationary defense and on-the-move engagements.

Mobility and Modularity

The KORKUT 100/25 SB is mounted on armored wheeled platforms, making it highly mobile and adaptable to varied terrains. Its modular design allows integration into multiple vehicle types, ensuring flexibility for armed forces deploying in different environments.

Strategic Significance

Unlike missile-based short-range air defense, which can be costly against low-cost drones, the KORKUT 100/25 SB provides a cost-effective yet powerful solution. It fills the gap between basic small-arms fire and expensive missile interceptors, offering reliable protection for convoys, command posts, and forward operating bases.

Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have shown how drones can disrupt supply chains, overwhelm air defenses, and directly strike military assets. By offering both kinetic interception and electronic disruption, ASELSAN’s new system positions itself as a vital tool for future asymmetric warfare.

ASELSAN’s Global Defense Push

The unveiling at DSEI follows the system’s first presentation at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, where it appeared alongside the larger KORKUT 130/25 SB variant. The KORKUT family, originally designed as a self-propelled anti-aircraft system, has evolved to counter modern drone threats.

Ahmet Akyol, ASELSAN’s President & CEO, highlighted the importance of this launch:
“The unveiling of KORKUT 100/25 SB at DSEI marks a major milestone for ASELSAN and the future of close-range air defense. With its next-generation design, high mobility, and integrated counter-UAV capabilities, the system sets a new standard for tactical drone defense on the modern battlefield. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are proud to present this mission-ready system to our international partners.”

Key Features of KORKUT 100/25 SB

• 25 mm ATOM Airburst Smart Ammunition with >1 km effective range

• 600 rounds per minute firing rate

• Coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun

• AESA radar, thermal/day optics, and laser rangefinder

• AI-supported automated tracking and engagement

• Dual-layer defense: kinetic hard-kill + electronic soft-kill

• Mounted on armored wheeled platforms for mobility

The KORKUT 100/25 SB reflects Türkiye’s growing defense ambitions, positioning ASELSAN as a leading innovator in counter-drone warfare. In an era where UAVs are reshaping combat doctrines, the system offers militaries a versatile and cost-efficient solution to secure their forces against emerging aerial threats.