IDEF 2025: Meteksan Positions a Three-Tier Radar System to Confront the Complexity of Modern Threats.

At the IDEF 2025 exhibition, Meteksan Defense reaffirmed its key position in Türkiye’s defense electronics sector by presenting a comprehensive range of radar systems. Since 2006, the company has been developing advanced technologies for the armed forces, covering electronic warfare, surveillance, training, and the integration of subsystems for land, naval, and aerial platforms. During our filmed interview with Levent Budunoglu, Business Development Manager at Meteksan, three main systems were highlighted: the Retinar GSR ground surveillance radar, the KAPAN counter-drone system, and the MILSAR airborne radar. These systems reflect Meteksan's intent to offer NATO partners robust, adaptable, and mission-ready capabilities.
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Through the deployment of Retinar GSR, KAPAN, and MILSAR, Meteksan Defense offers a radar portfolio designed to address a broad range of current operational needs,  from ground surveillance and aerial detection to the countering of asymmetric threats (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The Retinar Ground Surveillance Radar (GSR), the latest addition to the Retinar family, is designed for long-range perimeter monitoring. It can detect a person up to 12 km away and vehicles at longer distances. The system can identify very slow-moving targets (such as a crawling individual) using micro-Doppler spectrogram algorithms combined with trajectory analysis. This makes it suitable for border protection, critical site security (such as airports, military camps, and infrastructure), and asymmetric conflict zones. The radar features a rotating antenna capable of scanning wide 360° areas and establishing a virtual security zone when combined with electro-optical and camera sensors. According to Meteksan, the system is already operational in several border areas, with positive feedback on its ability to function continuously under all weather conditions.

The KAPAN Counter Drone System addresses the growing use of mini and micro-drones for observation, sabotage, or harassment missions. Already in service with Turkish forces for military base protection, KAPAN combines a Retinar FAR-AD radar for detection, day/night optronic sensors for identification, and a built-in RF jammer for neutralization. One of its key strengths lies in its modular architecture. The system can be deployed on fixed masts, towers, or vehicles depending on the operational context. Its command-and-control software uses artificial intelligence for automatic classification, multi-target tracking (including swarm scenarios), and remote early warning. KAPAN offers up to 5 km of 360° coverage and remains operational in low-visibility environments. It is intended for urban settings, critical infrastructure, and hybrid warfare environments.

The MILSAR radar, designed for ISR missions, is a SAR/MTI system (Synthetic Aperture Radar / Moving Target Indication) that can be mounted on a wide range of aerial platforms, including tactical UAVs (Bayraktar TB2), MALE UAVs (ANKA, Aksungur), helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft. It provides 360° area surveillance, including through cloud cover, at night, or in low-visibility conditions, thanks to its Stripmap (for reconnaissance) and Spotlight (for identification) modes. Its universal interface allows for installation within a few days on EO/IR-compatible platforms. According to Levent Budunoglu, this ease of integration is a key advantage for military users requiring deployable sensor systems, even with limited infrastructure. MILSAR is already in operational use for various applications, including counter-terrorism, maritime monitoring, illicit trafficking detection, and tactical mapping.

Through the deployment of Retinar GSR, KAPAN, and MILSAR, Meteksan Defense offers a radar portfolio designed to address a broad range of current operational needs,  from ground surveillance and aerial detection to the countering of asymmetric threats. The company’s approach emphasizes system integration, field-proven ruggedization, and compatibility with allied defense structures. Its participation at IDEF 2025 underscores a strategic orientation focused on NATO interoperability, system modularity, and operational responsiveness.