Türkiye’s Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Revealed

The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), where the Turkish defense industry showcased its capabilities, was held in Istanbul between July 22 and 27, 2025. At the fair, where many new products and R&D projects were introduced for the first time, newly developed electronic warfare systems and Türkiye’s growing competencies in this field were displayed.

Over the past decade, the Turkish defense industry has undergone a globally recognized transformation, not only in the development of platforms but also in advanced warfare technologies. The most striking evidence of this transformation lies in the field of electronic warfare. Systems developed by leading defense firms such as ASELSAN and METEKSAN have placed Türkiye among a limited number of countries that not only use electronic warfare systems but also design them in an integrated structure and apply them effectively in combat scenarios.

In today’s world, where conventional war paradigms are rapidly being replaced by multi-dimensional and hybrid threats, electronic warfare systems have become one of the most critical capabilities of modern armies. Through intensive research and development, as well as system design efforts, Türkiye is firmly securing its position among the few nations that develop, utilize, and incorporate electronic warfare technologies into operational doctrines.

The new generation electronic warfare systems that Türkiye has developed and continues to enhance are reinforcing the country’s ambitions in this field while contributing to the construction of a new joint electronic warfare and network-centric deterrence doctrine.

KORAL

KORAL is one of the most well-known systems in Türkiye in terms of electronic warfare. It is a land-based, mobile radar electronic warfare system consisting of two separate components. It has both Electronic Support and Electronic Attack capabilities. The system detects, classifies, and neutralizes radar signals through jamming or deception according to the threat level. KORAL contributes to the air superiority of the Turkish Air Force by suppressing and misleading enemy air defense radars. Having gained operational experience in theaters such as Syria and Libya, it has elevated Türkiye to a capability level in this segment achieved by only a handful of countries.

During IDEF 2025, the latest version of the system, KORAL 200, was introduced. It features a multi-receiver Electronic Support architecture, wide instantaneous bandwidth, precise direction finding, and high sensitivity in dense radio frequency environments. The digitally integrated Electronic Attack subsystem, equipped with phased array antennas and high output power, effectively jams and deceives advanced radar emitters. ASELSAN has integrated an advanced mission planning tool into the system, enabling detailed configuration and threat modeling before deployment and comprehensive analysis afterward. This enhances the continuous adaptation of electronic warfare strategies to the operational environment.

VURAL

VURAL provides high-powered electronic attack capabilities targeting enemy radars and communications. It performs wideband jamming to disrupt radio and data transmission networks, aiming to sever the enemy’s command and control chain. By interfering with communications of fixed bases or mobile units, VURAL provides tactical superiority and directly sabotages the flow of information. This development signifies Türkiye’s transition from conventional warfare into an actor actively engaged in information warfare and cyber fusion domains.

The system has reportedly been used operationally in Syria and Libya and is said to have extensive field experience. There are also claims that the system was recently deployed to a Turkish radar base in Northern Cyprus, where it disrupted the communication and air defense networks of the Greek Cypriot National Guard by conducting electronic warfare.

ILGAR 3-LT/NG

The ILGAR family consists of mobile electronic attack systems developed specifically to counter frequency-hopping and highly mobile modern communication systems. Operating in VHF, UHF, and SHF bands, they provide broad-spectrum jamming. Due to their high mobility, they can be rapidly deployed in different operational areas, increasing tactical flexibility. In today’s battlefield, where threats are becoming increasingly complex, the ILGAR family creates strategic value with its ability to react instantly to low-visibility and fast-moving targets.

EJDERHA

FPV-drones and kamikaze UAVs have become one of the defining elements of modern warfare, especially in asymmetric conflicts due to their low cost and high impact. Developed by ASELSAN, the EJDERHA system offers a unique defense mechanism against this threat by using electromagnetic pulse technology. The system, which can be deployed as a portable unit or integrated onto vehicles, neutralizes micro and mini UAVs within its range. Designed to protect base areas, critical infrastructure, and urban operations, this system is capable of stopping low-cost but highly effective aerial threats.

SEYMEN

SEYMEN, currently under development by METEKSAN, is a navigation-focused electronic attack system targeting GNSS and GPS signals, which are increasingly becoming high-value assets in modern warfare. Its goal is to provide effective electronic attack capabilities against land, sea, and air platforms that rely on global or regional positioning systems, including UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, missiles, guided munitions, and command control systems.

With the deployment of SEYMEN, Türkiye will not only disrupt communications and radar systems but also degrade enemy navigation capabilities. This development is expected to create a multiplying effect, particularly in neutralizing precision-guided munitions and restricting enemy operational performance.

ASOJ 23-A

Developed by ASELSAN and designed for use in Air SOJ (Stand-Off Jammer) aircraft, the ASOJ 23-A system is a critical asset that will enhance Türkiye’s ability to conduct electronic warfare from aerial platforms. This system detects and identifies enemy radar and communication elements from beyond their range, then jams and suppresses them.

The primary mission of ASOJ 23-A is to jam and suppress enemy radar and electronic systems during operations carried out by friendly fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, providing electronic support to mission packages and ensuring operational security. This capability allows Türkiye to suppress enemy electronic infrastructure and conduct comprehensive air operations deep into adversary territory, advancing the goal of establishing air superiority.

EHKOM 100 Centralized Command and Control

The effectiveness of electronic warfare systems depends not only on their technical performance but also on how they are coordinated and managed. ASELSAN’s EHKOM 100 Electronic Warfare Command and Control System provides a centralized digital infrastructure that integrates all of Türkiye’s electronic warfare assets under a unified network architecture.

With EHKOM 100, systems such as KORAL, VURAL, SEYMEN, ASOJ 23-A, ILGAR, and EJDERHA can be used in real time in a synchronized and integrated manner. This capability transforms all of Türkiye’s electronic warfare assets into a joint operational structure, providing speed, agility, and coordination advantages on the battlefield.

The Silent Yet Destructive Power of Electronic Warfare

Systems such as KORAL, VURAL, ILGAR, SEYMEN, and EJDERHA not only demonstrate Türkiye’s current level of capability in electronic warfare but also reflect its vision for preparing for future battlefields. Engineering solutions shaped by sustained R&D investments and field feedback are enabling Türkiye to evolve into an actor that provides not only defense but also technological deterrence.

This transformation allows an invisible yet powerful force within the electromagnetic spectrum to generate lasting strategic impact when combined with next-generation military doctrine. Türkiye’s ambition to be a prominent player in the new era of warfare is now shaped not only with conventional means of warfare but also by the power of unseen signals.

As these systems become fully operational, Türkiye will achieve not only defensive capabilities in electronic warfare but also offensive and strategic superiority. These systems, which go beyond conventional means of warfare, have laid the groundwork for a network-centric, multi-layered, joint, and integrated approach in Türkiye’s warfighting doctrine.

This new approach enables Türkiye to become an actor capable of exercising control over the electromagnetic spectrum based not only on operational success but also on preemptive deterrence in its region and beyond.