GÖKSUR Point Air Defense System: Key Features and Tests
**ASELSAN and TÜBİTAK SAGE have successfully conducted the inaugural live-fire test of the GÖKSUR surface platform. This advanced system serves as a crucial maritime element within Turkey’s layered air defense framework, known as ÇELİK KUBBE. The live-fire exercise was conducted aboard the TCG BEYKOZ, a vessel that had recently been removed from the Turkish Navy’s online presence. It’s noteworthy that the TCG BEYKOZ has also been utilized for testing other naval armaments, suggesting its continued role as a versatile test platform in the future.**
The GÖKSUR Point Air Defense System has been specifically engineered to safeguard Turkey’s maritime domain against a variety of threats, including anti-ship and cruise missiles, as well as both armed and unarmed unmanned aerial vehicles, fighter jets, and helicopters. Central to its operational capability is the BOZDOĞAN missile, developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, which enhances the system’s defense profile. The GÖKSUR system emphasizes high-performance features and incorporates bi-directional data link communication, ensuring responsive and effective defense operations.
