Naval defense systems
The Turkish defense industry company Aselsan has developed versions of the Gokdeniz and Goksur air defense systems, making them deployable in containers aboard commercial ships to protect them from aerial threats. These systems were unveiled during its participation in the 30th edition of the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition EuroNaval, which opened on Tuesday at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center and concluded on Friday.
Integrated solutions for drones
General Manager Ahmet Akciyol told Anadolu Agency that about 20 percent of the company's activities focus on the maritime sector, noting that its unmanned systems contribute to enhancing the capabilities of the Turkish Navy. The company also unveiled an upgraded version of the SMASH system, used by 18 countries, now capable of countering drones, whereas its primary role was previously limited to striking maritime targets.
Advanced unmanned technologies
Exhibits included the Tufan unmanned maritime suicide vehicle, which operates on the water's surface, and the Kılıç autonomous underwater suicide vehicle, capable of covering a distance of up to 200 miles. The company also displayed the local Coral 100 electronic optical periscope system for submarines, developed with support from the Turkish Armed Forces, along with naval sonar systems such as Farsakh and Duvash.
Regional and international contexts
These developments come amid escalating threats to commercial navigation in vital sea lanes, especially with the increasing use of drones in military confrontations. These exhibitions occur against the backdrop of regional tensions, following the start of a US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, 2026, before a ceasefire was reached in April, and the resumption of clashes in July, amidst mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan to revive negotiations.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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