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GOKTAN system successfully tested
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ASELSAN has successfully conducted a live-fire test within the scope of GÖKTAN project, marking a significant milestone in precision strike capabilities. Previously designed for air-to-ground missions, TOLUN guided munition has now been adapted for ground-to-ground engagements for the first time. The successful test demonstrated ASELSAN’s expertise in developing advanced strike solutions for next-generation battlefield requirements.
In this groundbreaking test, TOLUN was integrated with a rocket engine, allowing it to achieve Mach 1.02 speed, ascend to 49,880 feet, and cover 17.9 km. At 54 seconds, the munition successfully separated from DELTA-V rocket, deployed its folding wings, and entered its guided flight mode before striking its target with pinpoint accuracy. This achievement highlights GÖKTAN’s capability to deliver precision strikes on high-value targets while maintaining operational flexibility.
Developed under ASELSAN’s leadership in collaboration with DELTA-V, GÖKTAN system enhances precision engagement through integrated command-and-control and fire control systems, enabling mission planning and optimized firing sequences. This test validated the adaptation of TOLUN to a ground-launched configuration, expanding its operational flexibility and demonstrating its capability for long-range strikes.
GÖKTAN is designed to provide platform-independent strike capabilities, ensuring the neutralization of critical targets without requiring platform maneuvering. It supports 360-degree firing capability, waypoint-defined targeting, independent and centralized operation modes, multi-target engagement, and sequential firing, making it highly effective in dynamic combat environments. By combining precision, flexibility, and advanced targeting features, GÖKTAN reinforces its role as a game-changer in modern warfare.
ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating: “We have reached a key milestone in equipping TOLUN with ground-launch capability. As we continue to develop force-multiplier systems, this advancement enhances Türkiye’s precision-strike capabilities and expands its operational flexibility.”
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