ASELSAN unveiled a new generation of precision strike and surveillance systems during the third day of the SAHA 2026 exhibition, highlighting Türkiye’s growing emphasis on integrated and network-enabled warfare technologies.
Held in Istanbul on 7 May 2026, the launch ceremony introduced new variants of the TOLUN Munition Family alongside the debut of the FULMAR 500-A Surveillance and Reconnaissance Radar under the theme “Securing Beyond the Sky: Game-Changers of Air Warfare.”
The showcase reflected ASELSAN’s broader strategy of combining sensing, targeting, electronic warfare, and precision engagement into a unified operational architecture designed for modern contested battlefields. The company emphasized that future combat environments increasingly rely on rapid data-sharing between sensors, platforms, and command systems to accelerate operational decision-making and improve mission effectiveness.
At the center of the announcement was the expansion of the TOLUN precision-guided munition family, which ASELSAN positions as a scalable strike solution capable of operating across both manned and unmanned aerial platforms. The latest additions — TOLUN-F, TOLUN-L, and TOLUN-EW — were officially unveiled during the exhibition.
TOLUN-F has been optimized for engagements against dispersed targets, incorporating an adjustable proximity sensor and enhanced fragmentation effects to increase lethality across wider target areas. Meanwhile, TOLUN-L introduces semi-active laser guidance, enabling operators to engage dynamic and moving targets with greater flexibility in rapidly evolving operational scenarios.
ASELSAN also revealed TOLUN-EW, an electronic warfare-oriented variant designed to expand the family beyond conventional kinetic strike roles. The system introduces jamming, decoying, and suppression capabilities targeting enemy radar and communications infrastructure, reflecting the growing importance of electromagnetic warfare in modern military operations.
Additional members of the TOLUN family were also highlighted during the presentation. TOLUN-IIR incorporates man-in-the-loop targeting with real-time data-link updates, enabling precision engagement against both stationary and moving targets during flight. TOLUN-P further strengthens the portfolio with penetrator capabilities designed for hardened and fortified structures.
Collectively, ASELSAN described the TOLUN family as a multi-dimensional strike ecosystem intended to reduce sortie requirements, improve precision engagement, and maintain effectiveness within heavily contested electromagnetic environments while minimizing collateral damage.
Complementing the strike systems, ASELSAN introduced the new FULMAR 500-A Surveillance and Reconnaissance Radar platform, which adds an unmanned aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability focused on endurance and mission adaptability.
The FULMAR 500-A integrates advanced payload systems and a networked operational architecture capable of coordinating with both air and ground assets. Central to the platform is a multifunction Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar capable of conducting air, land, and maritime surveillance missions.
The radar suite also incorporates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR), and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) capabilities, enabling the platform to generate a comprehensive operational picture across multiple domains simultaneously. According to ASELSAN, this architecture significantly enhances target detection, classification, tracking, and situational awareness for complex operations.
Speaking during the launch ceremony, Ahmet Akyol stated that the company’s focus remains on developing integrated capabilities that connect sensing, decision-making, and precision engagement into a seamless operational chain.
He noted that the latest additions to the TOLUN family and the introduction of the FULMAR 500-A represent new “game-changers” for modern air warfare, designed to enable faster and more decisive responses across increasingly complex operational environments.
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