ASELSAN has unveiled containerized variants of its close-in and point-defense systems alongside new autonomous platforms at EURONAVAL 2026, November 3-6, Paris, France.
The new deployable iteration of the GÖKDENİZ close-in weapon system, a naval adaptation of the KORKUT air defense system, packages defensive capabilities into a self-contained container module. Configured with an integrated power supply and a dedicated operator station, the unit operates independently of the host vessel. Because it requires no permanent structural modifications, it can be mounted and demounted rapidly to protect civilian assets, such as commercial cargo vessels and oil tankers operating in high-risk transit routes.
A similar containerized approach has been applied to the GÖKSUR VLS point defense missile system. Comprising a standalone Fire Control Center container and a dedicated launcher container, the modular assembly incorporates integrated sensors, missile launchers, and internal generators. The architecture allows standalone operations on both land installations and non-combatant maritime hulls without integration into the host platform’s native power grid or computing infrastructure.
Beyond deployable air defenses, the company expanded its uncrewed portfolio with the introduction of the TUFAN one-way attack unmanned surface vehicle and the KILIÇ family of one-way attack autonomous underwater vehicles. These surface and subsurface systems are engineered to carry out strike missions across differing naval domains.
Ahmet Akyol, President & CEO of ASELSAN, said, “Today’s maritime security environment calls for solutions that can respond to urgent operational needs and evolving threats. With the deployable GÖKDENİZ and GÖKSUR configurations, we are extending an established air defense capability to platforms and environments where flexible, rapidly deployable protection is needed. Our autonomous systems, including TUFAN and KILIÇ, address the growing role of unmanned capabilities in maritime operations, while our naval weapon and optronic technologies continue to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence and electro-optical systems. Building on our experience in rapidly adapting UAV payload technologies to operational requirements, we aim to bring the same agility to the naval domain and deliver mission-ready solutions to naval customers worldwide.”
The exhibition also featured developments in naval gunnery and optical tracking, notably the SMASH 30 remotely controlled stabilized naval gun system. Intended to counter asymmetric surface craft and low-altitude aerial threats, the turret couples electro-optical tracking, AI-assisted target classification, and ATOM 30 programmable airburst ammunition. Subsurface sensing was represented by the MERCAN 100 submarine optronic mast, which works in conjunction with AINEO BOX, an artificial intelligence processor designed for real-time video feeds, automated detection, and automated target following.
