Turkey's GOKSUR Point Air Defense System Completes First Test Firing from Corvette

Turkey's national point air defense system, GÖKSUR, completed its first firing test on February 16, off the coast of Sinop from the Burak-class corvette TCG BEYKOZ.

The system, developed by ASELSAN and TÜBİTAK SAGE, is designed to protect Turkey’s naval assets against a range of aerial threats.

The missile, based on the TÜBİTAK SAGE’s BOZDOĞAN air-to-air missile, was launched from a fixed angled launcher. This test demonstrated the missile’s functionality within the GÖKSUR 100-N VLS (Vertical Launch System) configuration. Future testing is expected to explore vertical launches from other platforms.

GÖKSUR is part of Turkey’s Çelikkubbe layered air defense initiative, targeting threats such as anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, UAVs, and helicopters. The missile has a 15-kilometer range and uses a two-way data link for coordination during engagements. The system also incorporates a 360-degree threat elimination capability, an infrared (IIR) seeker, and an AI-supported fire control system.

The GÖKSUR system is available in different configurations, including the GÖKSUR 100-N VLS, GÖKSUR 100-N/StA, and GÖKSUR 100-N Combat Management Integrated System. Its modular design allows integration with various naval platforms, including frigates and corvettes, enhancing its potential for export.

Key features of the system include a high-resolution IIR seeker for off-boresight engagement, reduced smoke solid propellant technology, and a custom warhead. It is designed to meet military standards such as MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760. GÖKSUR's data link system, also used in Turkey’s SIPER long-range air defense system, enables communication with up to 20 missiles, allowing for coordinated responses in complex threat environments.