Türkiye has conducted a successful live fire test of the Hisar-D RF missile using the indigenous National Vertical Launch System (MİDLAS) developed by Roketsan from the Istanbul-class frigate TCG İstanbul.
Secretary of Defence Industries (head of SSB) Haluk Görgün announced the test via his social media account, stating that the repeated firing trial marked another achievement for Türkiye’s naval defense capabilities.
“This test, carried out with the MİDLAS system developed by Roketsan and the Hisar-D RF missile launched from TCG İstanbul, was successfully completed,” Görgün said. “The result demonstrates the effective integration of systems developed for our warships, from radars and fire control systems to seeker heads and data links. This repeated trial further confirmed the reliability of our systems, our determination to improve with every attempt, and the cooperative culture within our defense industry.”
Görgün highlighted the contributions of ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, STM and Roketsan, noting that their joint efforts enhance the operational strength of the Turkish Naval Forces and provide strategic capabilities for the country.
The test, conducted off the coast of Sinop, began with target detection by ASELSAN’s CENK 400-N AESA 4D search radar, followed by target engagement initiated by the AKREP 300-N fire control radar. The Hisar-D fire control system provided an optimized interception solution, while the GÜDÜ 200-MG ground data link and onboard missile data link enabled two-way communication. Midcourse guidance was delivered through the data link, with terminal phase guidance provided by the AGRAS RF seeker head.
ASELSAN’s systems including the Hisar-D Fire Control System, GÜDÜ 200-MG Ground Data Link, missile data link, CENK 400-N radar, AKREP 300-N fire control radar and AGRAS 2203/SA naval target seeker played a key role in the test’s success. The systems worked in coordination to detect, track and guide the missile to neutralize the target under maritime conditions, demonstrating ASELSAN’s capability to deliver fully integrated solutions for modern naval warfare.