ASELSAN, one of the leading defense technology organizations, has recently hosted an extensive live-fire demonstration for international defense delegations hailing from 12 different countries. The showcase was carefully designed to evaluate the operational capabilities, tactical flexibility, and targeting precision of the KORKUT 35 system across a diverse range of demanding operational scenarios. By placing the system in challenging environments that simulate modern battlefield conditions, the demonstration provided global defense representatives with a firsthand look at the cutting-edge engineering and tactical advantages offered by Turkish defense technologies.
The centerpiece of the live-fire demonstration was the integration of the KORKUT 35 system onto an 8×8 tactical wheeled armored vehicle. In modern asymmetrical and conventional warfare, mobility, rapid deployment, and protection are paramount for survival and mission success. By mounting the advanced weapon system onto a highly mobile 8×8 platform, ASELSAN demonstrated its adaptability to modern mechanized forces that require continuous movement across rugged terrain. During the critical phase of the trials, the system was put to the ultimate test: while the 8×8 carrier vehicle was itself in motion, it successfully engaged a moving ground target. This dynamic capability—firing accurately while both the platform and the target are in motion—represents a significant technological achievement in modern weapon stabilization and fire control systems. The live firing successfully demonstrated the system’s remarkable precision, stability, and tight dispersion patterns, proving its capability to deliver decisive firepower under highly unstable and fluid battlefield conditions.
Precision Engagement of Moving Targets from Mobile Platforms
The ability to accurately detect, track, and destroy targets while on the move is a defining requirement for contemporary armored and mechanized warfare. Traditional stationary artillery and air defense systems often leave themselves vulnerable to counter-attacks or struggle to keep pace with fast-moving frontline units. The integration of KORKUT 35 onto an 8×8 tactical wheeled vehicle effectively bridges this operational gap, providing mobile units with organic, highly responsive protection.
During the international defense demonstration, the performance of the system during the moving platform versus moving target scenario emerged as the absolute highlight of the day. Military observers and technical delegations from the 12 participating nations closely monitored the telemetry and visual confirmation of the strikes. The test underscored the sophisticated integration of advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, and computerized fire control algorithms that enable the KORKUT system to calculate complex ballistics in real-time. Even while traversing uneven terrain, the stabilization mechanisms within the turret compensate for pitch, roll, and yaw, ensuring that the 35mm cannon remains locked onto its designated vector. The resulting strike accuracy highlighted why mobile air defense and fire support systems are becoming increasingly critical for modern land forces facing highly maneuverable adversaries.
Countering Low-Altitude and Asymmetric Aerial Threats
Beyond its proficiency against ground targets, the demonstration prominently featured KORKUT 35’s primary design purpose: defending vital assets against low-altitude air threats. In modern conflicts, the proliferation of low-flying aerial dangers—particularly kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles, loitering munitions, low-radar-cross-section drones, and traditional rotary and fixed-wing aircraft operating at tree-top levels—has created a pressing need for specialized defense mechanisms.
Military analysts note that traditional, heavy air defense missile systems are often cost-ineffective and tactically impractical when deployed against swarms of low-cost kamikaze drones. The KORKUT 35 system, however, provides a highly cost-efficient and rapid-response kinetic solution tailored specifically for this operational niche. Designed with advanced airburst ammunition capabilities and high-rate-of-fire architecture, the system creates a wall of lethal fragmentation capable of neutralizing incoming uncrewed aerial systems before they can reach their high-value targets.
During the recent presentation to the foreign delegations, defense officials and engineers detailed how the system seamlessly transitions between engaging ground targets and neutralizing low-altitude aerial threats. This dual-role capability ensures that military units operating in hostile environments possess a versatile shield against both surface and air-based hazards, drastically enhancing overall force survivability in multi-domain combat scenarios.
Global Defense Interest from 12 Nations
The live-fire event drew significant international attention, bringing together high-ranking military officials, defense ministry representatives, and procurement delegations from 12 different countries. For these international observers, the demonstration served as a valuable evaluation platform to witness firsthand the maturity and field-readiness of Turkish defense products.
As global security dynamics shift and modern militaries recalibrate their inventories to counter emerging threats such as autonomous drone warfare and highly mobile armored assaults, interest in versatile, battle-tested solutions like the KORKUT 35 has steadily risen. The presence of delegations from a dozen nations reflects the broad international appeal of ASELSAN’s engineering portfolio and highlights the growing role of Turkish defense manufacturers in shaping the future of global security and tactical doctrine.
The successful completion of the live-fire tests, marked by the system’s flawless execution of complex dynamic engagement scenarios, reinforced ASELSAN’s reputation for delivering innovative, reliable, and technologically advanced defense systems designed to meet the rigorous demands of 21st-century warfare.
