Türkiye’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) announced that it has signed a €2.46 billion contract with Aselsan for the procurement of Hybrid Air Defense Systems…
The name, quantity, and delivery schedule of the system to be procured under the contract have not been disclosed.
The name, quantity, and delivery schedule of the system have not been disclosed, although Aselsan’s GÜRZ is described as a hybrid air defense system.
The system brings together capabilities drawn from the HİSAR and KORKUT programs on a single platform.
In addition to the KORKUT air defense gun, the GÜRZ platform is planned to employ SUNGUR or GÖKSUR missiles.
Combining an AESA search radar, a fire control radar, and electro-optical sensors on a single platform, the GÜRZ can detect and engage targets.
Its sensor suite is designed to provide precise detection and tracking of small, low-observable air targets…