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GÜRZ-150 by Aselsan Revolutionizes Air Defense at SAHA 2024 in Türkiye.
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition in Türkiye, Aselsan unveiled its latest multi-effector air and missile defense system, the GÜRZ-150. Designed to provide defense for both stationary and mobile-friendly forces, this system stands out due to its ability to operate efficiently at low and very low altitudes. Its modular architecture allows for the addition of new features according to future needs, making it adaptable to emerging threats.
Aselsan unveiled its latest multi-effector air and missile defense system, the GÜRZ-150. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
The GÜRZ-150 is capable of intercepting a variety of targets, including drones (Class I, II, and III UAVs, kamikaze drones, and swarm UAV attacks), helicopters, aircraft, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and mini-guided bombs. This wide range of target capabilities demonstrates Aselsan's commitment to addressing the challenges of modern warfare, which is increasingly characterized by the rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial systems and precision missiles.
The system is based on an advanced suite of detection subsystems, including four 3D AESA search radars, a fire control radar, and an integrated tracking platform. Thanks to these sensors, the GÜRZ-150 can detect, track, and assign weapons to targets, while also distinguishing between friendly and enemy forces using an integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) subsystem. Additionally, it incorporates communication subsystems to coordinate with other allied units.
Key features of the GÜRZ-150 include its 360-degree firing capability, allowing it to defend wide areas, precise threat evaluation, and a weapon assignment algorithm that ensures effective target-weapon matching. The system is equipped with a 35mm defense gun with air-burst capable ammunition, as well as VSHORAD and SHORAD missiles for engagements at various ranges.
Other notable features include its ability to operate day and night in all weather conditions, real-time navigation and positioning capabilities, and rapid mobility thanks to its 8x8 wheeled platform. This mobility is crucial for "shoot-and-scoot" operations, allowing the GÜRZ-150 to fire and then quickly reposition, minimizing its exposure to counterattacks.
Aselsan's presentation of the GÜRZ-150 at SAHA 2024 reflects the Turkish defense industry's commitment to developing sophisticated defense systems that meet the contemporary needs of armed forces in the face of increasingly diverse and complex threats. Most importantly, these indigenous systems highlight Turkey’s growing defense industry, which uses exhibitions like this to showcase its innovations and emerging technologies to the world.