Turkey’s Aselsan Conducts First Firing of Tolun Missile for Ground-to-Ground Engagements

Turkey’s Aselsan conducted the first live-fire test of the Tolun guided missile from the Goktan system to achieve ground-based precision strike capabilities similar to advanced artillery rockets.

The Tolun has similar features as the Boeing-Saab Small Diameter Bomb which was adapted for ground-to-ground role and given to Ukraine for use as a long range artillery weapon fired from the the HIMARS launcher.

Originally designed to integrate air-launched munitions, Goktan has now enabled the ground-launch adaptation of Tolun, reinforcing Türkiye’s advancements in guided munition capabilities.

Developed under ASELSAN’s leadership in collaboration with DELTA-V, Goktan system enhances precision engagement through integrated command-and-control and fire control systems, enabling mission planning and optimized firing sequences, an ASELSAN release said.

This test validated the adaptation of TOLUN to a ground-launched configuration, enabling its use as an artillery weapon.

During the test, after separating from DELTA-V rocket, Tolun successfully deployed its wings, transitioning into a guided flight mode before striking its designated target with pinpoint accuracy.

The range of the Tolun when launched from an aerial platform is 55 nautical miles. Its ground-to-ground range has not been specified.

GÖKTAN system enables 360-degree firing capability, allowing engagement of critical targets without platform maneuvering. The system also supports waypoint-defined targeting, independent and centralized operation modes, multi-target engagement, and sequential firing, ensuring high effectiveness in dynamic combat environments.