Aselsan test-fires Tolun small-diameter guided munition with Göktan missile system

Aselsan has test-fired its Tolun small-diameter guided munition with its Göktan missile system for the first time. (Aselsan)

Aselsan shared a video on social media on 20 February showing the test firing of its Tolun small-diameter guided munition with its Göktan missile system. Tolun, which is typically launched from an aircraft, was instead fired from a surface-to-surface missile (SSM). The test occurred at the Sinop testing facility on the Black Sea in February, although the exact date was not disclosed.

The SSM used in the test was developed by DeltaV Space Technologies, a Turkish company specialising in space technologies and chemical rocket propulsion research and development. According to Aselsan, the mission planning and fire-control software and hardware for the test were also developed in-house. However, details regarding the missile's maximum apogee and the glide distance of Tolun were not disclosed.

In a press release on 21 February, Aselsan quoted its president and CEO, Ahmet Akyol, as saying, “We have reached a key milestone in equipping Tolun with a ground-launch capability. As we continue to develop force-multiplier systems, this advancement enhances Türkiye's precision-strike capabilities and expands its operational flexibility.”

Aselsan said that the Göktan system enhances precision engagement through integrated command-and-control and fire-control systems, enabling mission planning and optimised firing sequences, with the test validating the adaptation of Tolun to a ground-launched configuration, expanding its operational flexibility and demonstrating its capability for long-range strikes.