ASELSAN Presents Korkut Anti-Aircraft Air Defense System at Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024.

At the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exhibition, ASELSAN, a company under the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, introduced the KORKUT, its self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system. This system is designed to provide effective air defense for mechanized troops and mobile units. It is equipped with a stabilized, unmanned 35mm turret capable of firing at a rate of 2 x 550 rounds per minute. This capability allows for firing while in motion, crucial for engaging modern aerial targets such as aircraft, cruise missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and drones.
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The KORKUT is equipped with an automatic target-tracking system that integrates a fire control radar and electro-optical sensors, facilitating effective coordination with command and control units  (Picture source: ArmyRecognition)

The KORKUT also features an Automatic Linkless Ammunition Feeding Mechanism (ALAFM), which facilitates the simultaneous loading of two types of ammunition and allows for a change in ammunition type in less than 15 seconds. Compatible with both 35mm Airburst munitions developed by ASELSAN and conventional ammunition, the KORKUT significantly enhances effectiveness against aerial threats.

Additionally, the KORKUT is equipped with an automatic target-tracking system that integrates a fire control radar and electro-optical sensors, facilitating effective coordination with command and control units. The command vehicle associated with the system has a radar range of 70 km and is built on the amphibious FNSS ACV-30 chassis, allowing it to navigate deep waters and rivers.

The system uses 35mm ATOM munitions, which, through a base fuse, project tungsten pellets and are programmed to explode near the target, increasing damage and thus enhancing the likelihood of neutralizing enemy aircraft.

Entered into service in 2016 and used in various contexts, including the Libyan Civil War and Turkish military interventions, the KORKUT has been produced by ASELSAN and FNSS. To date, 13 systems have been constructed, with 40 units ordered by the Turkish Armed Forces, with delivery expected to be completed by 2022. The presence of KORKUT at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 highlights ASELSAN's commitment to innovation in defense and its growing adoption by armed forces worldwide, affirming ASELSAN's role as a leader in ground defense technologies.

Moreover, ASELSAN has strengthened its presence in Romania and more broadly in Eastern Europe by establishing strategic partnerships and opening regional offices to better meet the specific needs of these markets. In Romania, ASELSAN collaborates with local companies to co-develop and produce defense systems tailored to the requirements of the Romanian armed forces. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing defense relations with Eastern European countries, offering advanced technological solutions, and supporting regional defense capabilities.