Azerbaijan enhances anti-drone capabilities with Turkish Bogazici Defense's İlter J250 and İlter HP systems.

As tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to escalate, Türkiye has strengthened Azerbaijan's defense capabilities by providing it with two advanced anti-drone electronic warfare systems: the İlter J250 and İlter HP. Developed by Bogazici Defense, these systems are designed to neutralize a range of drone threats and have already been exported to more than 10 countries. After successful testing in Türkiye, the systems were delivered to Azerbaijan, marking a significant improvement in its anti-drone capabilities.
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Developed by Bogazici Defense, these systems are designed to neutralize drone threats (Picture source: Bogazici)

The İlter J250 system specializes in drone detection with its RF spectrum and radar capabilities. It provides a 360-degree detection and suppression radius against multiple drone attacks. The system can detect drones at a minimum horizontal distance of 1 km up to 8 km and has a vertical detection range between 40° and 60°. It also has a user-friendly interface and a scrambling ratio of at least 1:2, with a typical ratio of 1:5. Additionally, the system is capable of jamming GNSS bands.

The İlter HP, on the other hand, is a GNSS ISM system with high false and blocking power. It has the ability to block target points up to 80 kilometers from secure areas. Installed in a closed 4x4 vehicle, the İlter HP can operate continuously for 24 hours a day.

The acquisition of these advanced anti-drone systems comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension in the region. Iran has recently fortified its border areas, particularly near Armenia and Azerbaijan, in response to Azerbaijan's threats against southern Armenia and attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh. This move by Azerbaijan also underscores its concerns about Armenian drones supplied by its ally, Iran. These Iranian drones have demonstrated their effectiveness in combat, notably in Ukraine, adding another layer of complexity to the regional security equation.