ASELSAN has completed the test of YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, deflecting live infrared-guided missiles equipped with warheads. This successful test demonstrated ASELSAN’s unique ability to protect airborne platforms.
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, continues to advance the protection of airborne assets with cutting-edge, indigenously developed technologies. With the successful testing of YILDIRIM 100, Türkiye has reached a new level in laser-based countermeasure capabilities, an area mastered by only a handful of nations worldwide.
During the test, YILDIRIM 100 demonstrated its ability to neutralize infrared-guided missile threats by directing multi-band laser energy at their seekers. As a mission-ready solution for modern air combat environments, YILDIRIM 100 will act as a force multiplier on the battlefield with low power consumption and high operational availability.
Capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralizing multiple threats simultaneously, YILDIRIM 100 system uses multi-band laser technology to jam and dazzle the seekers of infrared-guided missiles, ensuring effective self-protection for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Its dual-turret design, advanced sensors, and integrated control unit enable fast, synchronized responses and flawless communication with missile warning systems. Fully compatible with various platforms, YILDIRIM 100 is optimized to counter both current and emerging missile threats.
Commenting on the achievement, ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol stated: “With the successful test of YILDIRIM 100, we take great pride in advancing our country’s air defense capabilities to the level of the world’s leading nations. As we celebrate ASELSAN’s 50th anniversary, this achievement reflects the strength of our indigenous technological excellence and our unwavering commitment to innovation. We will continue to develop game-changing systems that meet the evolving requirements of the modern battlefield.”
Developing technology for half a century, ASELSAN is a leading international defense electronics company that offers solutions in a wide range of fields from under the sea to outer space.
ASELSAN continues to offer the best solutions and develop groundbreaking technologies in many fields such as air defense, radar, electronic warfare, electro-optics, avionics, guidance, land and weapon systems, underwater systems, communication, satellite and space, command and control systems in the military field, and transportation, security, energy and health technologies in the civilian field.
ASELSAN’s vision is be a reliable, competitively preferred, environment-friendly and human conscious technology firm which preserves its sustainable growth in the global market via the values created for stakeholders, as well as serving its establishment purposes.
The company’s mission is to focus primarily on the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces; to provide high-value-added, innovative and reliable products and solutions to both local and foreign customers in the fields of electronic technologies and system integration; to continue activities in line with global targets as well as increasing brand awareness and contributing to the technological independence of Türkiye.
