Aselsan Successfully Conducts the First Live-Fire Test of the Göktan System in Sinop
On February 18, 2025, ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense company, successfully conducted the first live-fire test of its GÖKTAN system in Sinop, northern Türkiye. This test marked a significant advancement in ground-based precision strike capabilities. The GÖKTAN system was developed in collaboration with DELTA-V to enable ground-to-ground engagements by adapting air-launched munitions for ground launch. During the test, the system successfully launched ASELSAN’s TOLUN munition, which, after separating from the rocket motor, deployed its wings and transitioned into guided flight before striking its designated target with high precision
The Göktan system is an advanced defense solution integrating cutting-edge command-and-control and fire-control systems. It supports mission planning and optimized firing sequences, ensuring high operational efficiency. With a 360-degree firing capability, the system can engage critical targets without requiring platform maneuvering, making it highly versatile in combat situations. Additional features include waypoint-defined targeting, independent and centralized operation modes, multi-target engagement, and sequential firing, enhancing its adaptability on the battlefield.
The Tolun munition, developed by Aselsan with a warhead designed by Tübitak Sage, is a precision-guided weapon in the 100+ kg class. Using GPS/INS guidance, it delivers accurate strikes with a circular error probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters. The munition has a range of 55 nautical miles (approximately 102 km) and can reach a maximum altitude of 40,000 feet (MSL). It is designed to penetrate up to one meter of reinforced concrete from a 30-nautical mile distance, making it highly effective against both soft and hardened targets. The Tolun is deployed using the Smart Pneumatic Quad Rack (Sadak-4T), allowing simultaneous engagement of multiple targets, further enhancing its battlefield effectiveness. The recent test confirmed the Göktan system’s ability to neutralize critical targets using its advanced hybrid rocket motor independently. This validation highlights its platform-independent precision strike capability. The system also features an inclined launch option, centralized and independent operation, waypoint navigation, multi-target engagement, and sequential firing, making it highly effective in fast-changing combat scenarios.
Aselsan President & CEO Ahmet Akyol emphasized the significance of this development, stating that equipping the Tolun munition with ground-launch capability marks a major milestone. He highlighted that Aselsan continues to develop force-multiplying systems that enhance Türkiye’s precision-strike capabilities and expand operational flexibility, strengthening its defense technology advancements. This successful test represents a major step in Türkiye’s efforts to develop platform-independent precision strike solutions, further strengthening its defense industry’s ability to deliver cutting-edge, indigenous technologies for modern battlefield operations.